Youth Apprentice - Training and Technical Communications

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal.

Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE ON MARCH 3RD

SUMMARY

The Youth Apprentice Trainer will be responsible for supporting the instruction on the systems and building of Pierce fire apparatus. This training could occur in small groups of team members or in a LIVE manufacturing environment. The Youth Apprentice Trainer will work with other trainers, and occasionally independently. This role will develop effective communications and a positive working relationship with all team members and students.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:

* Provide training regarding assembly/disassembly of fire apparatus and use of applicable tooling.

* Coach team members around performing tasks in a safe manner according to safety policies and rules.

* Provide other trainers with support, as needed.

* Communicate information positively and effectively.

* Assist with creating online, written, and live training curriculum and materials.

* Assist with developing, designing, and building training props.

* Perform training needs analysis and task analysis.

* Demonstrate how to access and locate technical information in internal Pierce systems.

* Public speaking in the professional manner with new employees.

* Create training materials following an established style guide format.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* High School/GED enrolled student.

* Junior or Senior standing

* Must have reliable transportation.

* Ability to convey ideas and thoughts through a written process

* Willingness to speak in front of a group of people

* Willingness to work one-on-one with other team members

* Interest in a career in the education field or training

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

* Desire to train in a live setting

* Experience with basic hand tools

* Ability to accurately read a ruler to the 1/16" of an inch

* Desire to create curriculum

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

* Ability to pivot seamlessly between different training disciplines

* Ability to think "outside the norm" to bring new ideas to the team

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

* This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in field or production environments.

* In the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings.

* Field or floor work may involve walking across various terrains or shop floors, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, and exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.

* Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed.

* Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities.

Students need to apply through the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program before your application will be considered. If you are part of a CESA 6 school district, apply at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). [yawisconsin.org]. Otherwise, please talk to your school counselor.

Pay Range:

$15.50 - $16.50

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and…