Student Technician Apprentice

Apprentice Technician Energy & Transportation

Belle

Parkersburg

Nitro

The Student Technician Apprentice will build technical education and technical work experience to further develop specific technical skills through a defined curriculum of classroom technical training, on-line training courses and on the-job-training. This is an exciting career opportunity for motivated individuals interested in learning Caterpillar’s Technician trade.

The Student Technician Apprentice position is an entry-level and early-career training position designed to develop skilled Shop Technicians through Boyd’s Technician Career Development Path. The program is set up whereas a student will rotate after 4 weeks of instruction in the Louisville Training Center to a hosting Boyd location. There will be a total of 8 weeks unpaid classroom instruction and 4-week paid internship.

The Student Technician Apprentice reports to members of the Training department and their Shop Supervisor/Store Manager. At the end of the program the learner will graduate to become an Apprentice Technician. Ultimately, the goal of the START Program is to reach Shop Technician I or Field Technician status, by following our Career Development Paths

Compensation: up to $24.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Possess and maintain a current, valid state driver’s license
• Must be able to pass drug screen and background check
• Willingness to learn and be trained
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate with team members and customers
• Good working knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, word processing programs
• Highly self-directed
• Must be dependable. Consistently arrives at work on time when scheduled, fully ready to work
• Attend and participate in all meetings, trainings, and activities as required
• Must be honest, reliable, and dependable, and display a positive attitude
• Assist work team to meet the objectives of the department and the Company
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment with rapidly changing priorities and demands
• Know and follow all Company and customer safety rules, including maintaining a safe, clean and orderly work area, fully participating in Company accident prevention and safety improvement activities
• Safety glasses, steel-toe boots, safety vests, etc., when appropriate or required per shop, customer or site location

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Learn to read and interpret technical instruction, service and safety manuals, company policies and procedures
• Work with mechanical, hydraulic, and electric/electronic schematics and wiring diagrams and demonstrate proficiency in the use of test equipment
• Responsible for high-quality academic standings and maintaining a high-quality of morals
• Review and send reports in a timely manner, ensuring maximum value for work performed
• Respond to all customer requests in a professional and courteous, timely and responsive manner
• Keep manager continually informed to assist in answering customer questions and problems when necessary
• Performs various mechanical functions, under supervision, to make repairs or rebuild components using appropriate tooling
• Operates material handling equipment as required
• Reads and comprehends technical data/service manuals and writes legibly
• Learn to use all test equipment and procedures to correctly and safely make repairs
• Keep work area clean and orderly while following all work safety rules and procedures
• Project a positive company image by interacting with fellow employees, customers, and management in a cooperative, supportive and courteous manner; display an attitude of professionalism; comply with company dress code
• Ensure accuracy of work orders by charging parts and labor to proper work order segment
• Ability to lift a maximum of 70 pounds occasionally, or utilize assistance for lifting parts and equipment components
• Obtain a set of basic mechanic hand tools, including drives, sockets, and wrenches* (Company options/resources available)
• * Graduates of the program have the…