Diesel Mechanic - Truck Shop Apprentice

Kirby Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Detroit Diesel Allison in Orlando, FL is seeking a Truck Shop Diesel Mechanic-in-training to learn preventive maintenance and simple repairs on customers' equipment, including trucks, buses, engines, and subassemblies, under supervision of senior technicians.

You will gain hands-on experience by performing basic tasks, retrieving parts, and documenting work orders and time sheets while supporting more senior staff on larger jobs.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED; no prior experience required.
• Dependable and trustworthy with ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear written and spoken communication skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by more senior Shop Technicians.
• Assist senior technicians to troubleshoot routine problems.
• Retrieve parts and supplies for technicians.
• Complete work orders and time sheets accurately and timely.
• Assist on larger jobs as needed.

Skills

Basic computer navigation

Dependable and trustworthy

Clear written communication

Effective spoken communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diesel tech school graduate preferred

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

• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

SKILLS & ABILITIESComputer SkillsBasic computer navigation and utilization skills required.Certificates & LicensesDiesel Tech school graduate preferredOther RequirementsBasic mechanical aptitude required.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.