Diesel Mechanic - Truck Shop Apprentice

Kirby Corporation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Corporation is seeking a Truck Shop Diesel Mechanic in Miami, Florida. The role involves learning preventive maintenance and simple repairs under the guidance of experienced technicians. Ideal candidates should be high school graduates with basic mechanical skills, fostering a reliable and organized work ethic in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Basic mechanical aptitude required.
• Basic computer navigation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic maintenance techniques in a shop environment.
• Work with senior technicians to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Assist on larger jobs as needed.

Skills

Dependability

Trustworthiness

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Overview

Florida Detroit Diesel Allison is searching for a Truck Shop Diesel Mechanic.

Position Summary

Responsible for learning how to perform preventative maintenance and simple repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including trucks, buses, engines, engine components, and subassemblies as instructed by senior level Truck Service Shop Technicians and Group Leaders.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or no prior experience necessary.

• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Ability to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Clear and concise written communication skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Skills & Abilities

Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.

Certificates & Licenses

Diesel Tech school graduate preferred.

Other Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.