Apprentice Service Technician

Bramco; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bramco is seeking a skilled technician to repair a wide range of heavy equipment, from full machine overhauls to minor fixes. The role covers diagnosing failures, rebuilding components, and ensuring leak-free operation.

You will work in service departments, participate in apprenticeship-style training, and travel to jobsites as needed to maintain high safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with technical training or military background, strong communication,

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite for reports and documentation.
• Ability to read manuals, diagnose equipment issues, and interpret diagnostics.
• Capable of working with limited supervision and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair work on a wide range of heavy equipment and components.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, disassemble, repair, reassemble, and test units.
• Order parts, maintain clean work area, and ensure leak-free operation.
• Travel to job sites and training sessions as needed and maintain safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic math

Computer proficiency

Diagnostic software use

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

2-year technical degree

Military technical training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Diagnostic software

Job description

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 monthsTroubleshoot equipment problem/diagnose failurePerform diagnostic functions, check pressures, check voltage, locate source of noise or vibrationDisassemble 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 readyClean parts, scrape gaskets, prep for assemblyMaintain safety and cleanliness of work environmentTravel to jobsites and vendor training sessions as neededJob Qualifications:Must have High School Diploma or equivalent, a 2 year technical degree or comparable military training is preferredMust have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the heavy equipment industry or a related fieldExcellent 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 feetAble to work in all types of weather conditionsCapable of working with limited supervision / self-starterMaintain excellent customer serviceMust be able to pass a background, physical, and drug screen