Union Truck Shop Apprentice Technician

Transmission Service Apprentice

Responsible for learning how to perform preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies, as instructed by senior level Transmission Service Shop Technicians and Group Leaders.

This position starts at $27 per hour, with increases each quarter. Upon successful completion of the 12-month apprentice program, the employee would graduate to Shop Helper (C Rate), which is currently $39.71/hr all tech positions after apprentice level are Union positions, part of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 15C, and employee would join the Union once becoming a Helper.

• Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by more senior level Shop Technicians.
• Work with more senior level Shop Technicians to understand how to accurately troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems with customer's equipment.
• Retrieve parts and other supplies for more senior level Shop Technicians.
• Learn how to complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
• Provide assistance to more senior level Shop Technicians on larger jobs.
• Support day-to-day shop operations (e.g., clean parts and bays, and properly dispose of/empty fluids as directed).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Education/Experience:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or no prior experience necessary. Recent Graduates of Diesel Tech schools preferred.

Basic mechanical aptitude required.

Computer Skills:

Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.