Diesel Program Intern

General Equipment & Supplies, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

General Equipment & Supplies, Inc. is seeking a motivated trainee to support field repairs and equipment service at our Fargo, ND facility. You will learn to operate, test, and diagnose heavy construction equipment under supervision, while developing safe work habits and a proactive mindset.

This role emphasizes hands-on training, teamwork with service, parts, and administrative staff, and opportunities to advance in diesel technology and fleet maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Diesel Technology Program.
• Willing to obtain a Class A CDL License.

Responsibilities

• Assists in field repairs and maintenance jobs with supervision.
• Basic testing knowledge of all machine systems.
• Assists with repair and recondition of all equipment components and systems.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Assists in completing all paperwork required for jobs.
• Maintains close, positive working relationships with service, parts and administrative personnel.

Skills

Enrolled in Diesel Technology Program

Willing to obtain Class A CDL

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Builds knowledge of dealer supported product lines, service standards and procedures
• Assists in field repairs and maintenance jobs with supervision
• Basic testing knowledge of all machine systems
• Assists with repair and recondition of all equipment components and systems
• Develops and employs diagnostic related reasoning skills
• Responsible for operating heavy construction equipment in a safe manner
• Assists in the collection of data necessary for efficient inventory control
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment
• Maintains and cares for shop tools, equipment and vehicles
• Assists in completing all paperwork required for jobs
• Maintains close, positive working relationships with service, parts and administrative personnel
• May perform other duties as directed by the Service Management

Required Skills

• Must be enrolled in Diesel Technology Program.
• Willing to obtain a Class A CDL License

Additional Job Requirements

• Must share our Core Values: Do the Right Thing, Have Passion, Be Innovative and Be Curious
• Works in an efficient and effective manner
• Contributes to departmental and product line goals
• Must have excellent customer service skills, with both internal and external customers
• Organizational skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Must be personable, highly motivated, a problem solver, reliable, ethical and able to adapt to all forces around them – customers, suppliers, coworkers and manufacturers
• Must have the drive and ability to learn equipment, mechanical and diagnostic skills
• Must have a positive mental attitude
• Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain an insurable driving record

Nature and Scope of Job

• Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 100+ pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 50+ pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 20+ pounds.
• Occasional to frequent walking or standing
• Frequent and continual movement as follows, often several of movements simultaneously (i.e. handle while crouching, carry while kneeling):
  • Kneel (bend legs at knee, come to rest on knees)
  • Crouch/Squat (bend body down and forward, bending legs and spine)
  • Crawl (move on hands, knees, and feet)
  • Climb (ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramp or step up on or down from equipment/trailer)
  • Stoop (Bend downward and forward at waist)
  • Lift (raise or lower object > 25 pounds from one level to another)
  • Carry (transport an object)
  • Push (press with steady force, thrust objects forward, downward, outward)
  • Pull (drag or tug objects)
  • Turn/twist (move a body part in circular motion)
  • Bend (bend downward and forward by bending the spine at waist)
  • Reach (extend hands and arms in any direction)
  • Handle (seize, hold turn with hands)
  • Repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment
• Consistently exposed to weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise

The duties described above are the general nature and levels of work performed, but are not intended to be a complete comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.