Apprentice Technician Power & Energy

Boyd Company; Ashton (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd CAT is hiring a mechanic's helper to work under direct supervision in maintenance, repairs and rebuilding of Caterpillar and allied equipment. Training will occur at Nitro and/or Belle, WV, with a plan to move to the Point Pleasant branch full-time after the build-out completion.

The role offers pay up to $27.45 per hour and requires a high school diploma, basic mechanical aptitude, and willingness to overtime including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend repair manuals.
• Ability to use micrometer and other basic measuring tools.
• Must be able to work overtime including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lifts parts and components that weigh up to 50 pounds while assisting mechanics or working alone to make repairs to equipment.
• Performs mechanical repairs or rebuilds under supervision.
• Operates construction machinery to move equipment in and out of shop service bays and test.
• Operates material handling equipment as required.
• Learns to use all test equipment and procedures to correctly and safely make repairs.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly; follows all work safety rules and procedures.
• Projects a positive company image by interacting with fellow employees, customers, and management in a cooperative, supportive and courteous manner; displays professionalism; complies with company dress code.
• Ensures accuracy of work orders by charging parts and labor to proper work order segment.
• Can stand for long periods of time; can get up and down repeatedly; can get into and work in tight areas.
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned

Skills

Mechanical experience

Read repair manuals

Micrometer use

Overtime capable

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometer

Measuring tools

Job description

Work as a mechanic’s helper under direct supervision of experienced/qualified mechanic in the areas of maintenance, repairs and or rebuilding of Caterpillar and allied equipment until qualified to work independently.

Compensation: up to $27.45 per hour.

LOCATION:

Boyd CAT is proud to announce the development of a new branch location supporting a data center project in Mason County, WV. This position will initially report from our Nitro and/or Belle, WV location(s) for training, with plans to transition to the new Point Pleasant branch full-time after the completion of the new location build-out.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma orequivalent
• One-year previous mechanical experience preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend repair manuals
• Ability to use micrometer and other basic measuring tools
• Must be able to work overtime including weekends

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lifts parts and equipment components that weigh no more than 50 pounds when assisting mechanics or working alone to make repairs to equipment
• Performs various mechanical functions, under supervision, to make repairs or rebuild components using appropriate tooling
• Operates construction machinery to move same in and out of shop service bays and test
• Operates material handling equipment as required
• Learns to use all test equipment and procedures to correctly and safely make repairs
• Keeps work area clean and orderly; follows all work safety rules and procedures
• Projects a positive company image by interacting with fellow employees, customers, and management in a cooperative, supportive and courteous manner; displays an attitude of professionalism; complies with company dress code
• Ensures accuracy of work orders by charging parts and labor to proper work order segment
• Can stand for long periods of time
• Can get up and down repeatedly
• Can get into and work in tight areas
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned