Shop Technician Trainee-NBU Heavy Equipment

p /pp Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. /pp /ppThis is an entry level position with a 3-year training plan to move onto being a shop and/or field technician.

Trainee is responsible for assisting in mechanical repairs and services on full line of heavy equipment and attachments. The trainee will assist with maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on the full line of Volvo Construction Equipment machinery and/or related equipment brands to increase equipment knowledge./pp /ppThis includes equipment components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and computers, electrical and structural repairs including welding.

Additional duties include the ability to provide consistent communication with customers, vendors, internal and external staff.

• This position will champion a "Safety First", "Customer Focused" and a "Continuous improvement" culture.  
• Enforce and adhere to all company policies, procedures, standards, and values.
• Maintain excellent customer and employee relations.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all VCES safety guidelines, policies, and practices.brbrstrong

Main Tasks/ Responsibilities: /strong
• Assist shop/field technicians with repair jobs as needed.
• Attend training classes when assigned to increase equipment knowledge.  
• Service and repair work for this position will only be performed under close supervision.
• Some knowledge in diagnosing, testing and repairing heavy equipment and related machinery.
• Some understanding of basic repair diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to work on or around heavy construction equipment, which requires climbing and accessing hard to reach areas.
• Consistent follow through on all job facets.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. brbrstrong

Education/Professional Qualifications required for the position:/strong
• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working on construction, automotive, agriculture, or mechanical related equipment.  
• Prior experience in the construction equipment industry preferred.
• Possesses a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Must possess a set of tools sufficient to perform the job as required.
• Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Willingly accepts responsibility and is flexible to any assignment.
• Willingly works over time when needed to complete an assigned task.brbrstrong

Additional Important Requirements:/strong
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing and frequent stooping, bending, crouching, and overhead reaching, with occasional climbing of stairs and steps or stepladder.  
• Requires occasional lifting, pulling, caring, or pushing objects or materials, over 50lbs; and may frequently lifting, pulling, caring, or pushing objects or materials, up to 30lbs.
• May occasionally work around loud, noisy, and dusty equipment and environment.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.  
• Must be able to safely and properly handle, pneumatic and electric tools. /pp /pdiv

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $19.00 - $23.00/ hour, and where applicable, bonus eligible.  The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience.

In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer./divp  /pdiv

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:  /divdiv
• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance./divdiv
• Generous paid time off./divdiv
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans./divdiv
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