Apprentice Service Technician

Bramco Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bramco Group is seeking a service technician in Louisville, KY to repair a wide range of heavy equipment. The role involves hands-on work from complete machine overhauls to fixing leaks, changing fluids, and replacing components.

Applicants should be prepared for travel and on‑site testing with available shop tools. Responsibilities include diagnosing equipment, performing tests, disassembly and reassembly, and ensuring all repairs are leak-free and site-ready.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year technical degree or military training preferred.
• Experience in heavy equipment industry or related field (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Perform apprenticeship program training and on-the-job training totaling 24 months.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and diagnose failures.
• Perform diagnostics, check pressures and voltages, locate noise or vibration sources.
• Disassemble machines, order parts, perform repairs, reassemble and test for leaks.
• Clean parts, prepare for assembly, and maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Travel to job sites and vendor trainings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

2-year technical degree or military training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Diagnostic software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Louisville - Louisville, KY 40299, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day.

Job Summary

The technician will perform repair work on a wide variety of equipment ranging from complete machine overhauls to minor repairs such as fixing leaks, changing fluids and filters. Other types of repairs may include rebuild components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic pumps. Some locations have test equipment to dyno test engines, hydraulic pumps and transmissions. Installations may include undercarriage on track machines, attachments on plumbing excavators for hammers or scalers; quick coupler attachments on loaders, excavators and backhoes.

Job Responsibilities

Perform daily and operational activities in the service department to include the following, but not limited to:

• Participate in and successfully complete the apprenticeship program comprised of week-long training sessions and on the job training for a total of 24 months
• Troubleshoot equipment problem/diagnose failure
• Perform diagnostic functions, check pressures, check voltage, locate source of noise or vibration
• Disassemble machine, order parts, make repairs, assemble machine, check machine operation make sure repairs are complete and confirm problem is fixed unit has no leaks, and is work ready
• Clean parts, scrape gaskets, prep for assembly
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of work environment
• Travel to jobsites and vendor training sessions as needed

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent, a 2 year technical degree or comparable military training is preferred
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the heavy equipment industry or a related field
• Excellent written and oral communication and basic mathematical skills.
• Proficient with a computer, including the use of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and diagnostic use using manufacturer provided programs.
• Must have a good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, push, pull, twist and carry and lift up to 70lbs.
• Ability to climb and perform work on heights of 15 feet
• Able to work in all types of weather conditions
• Capable of working with limited supervision / self-starter
• Maintain excellent customer service
• Must be able to pass a background, physical, and drug screen