Diesel Technician Intern: Hands-on Heavy Equipment

Superior Bowen; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Bowen Asphalt Company, LLC is seeking a Diesel Technician Intern to support maintenance of our fleet of trucks and heavy equipment. This learning role is designed for students pursuing a Diesel Technology degree, offering exposure to safe shop practices, maintenance processes, and equipment systems under supervision.

You will observe, shadow, and participate in shop activities while performing non-bargaining unit tasks and gaining hands-on experience in diagnostics, hydraulics,

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a Diesel Technology program or related technical field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn hands-on.
• Basic familiarity with shop tools is preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills for logging training progress and documentation.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Observe and learn maintenance, inspection, and repair practices on heavy trucks and equipment.
• Shadow journey-level technicians to understand diagnostics and tool usage.
• Participate in daily shop meetings and safety briefings to learn workflow and communication.
• Complete learning objectives related to diesel systems, hydraulics, powertrains, and shop safety.
• Assist with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining shop areas, tools, and workstations.
• Support parts inventory, labeling, and delivery under supervision.
• Perform basic administrative and logistical support such as filing work orders and updating maintenance logs.
• Assist technicians by retrieving tools, materials, or documentation during repair activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Diesel Technology program

Tools

Shop tools

Job description

When you are ready to apply, please submit a complete and accurate online application including as much information regarding your past work experience as possible. If your skills and experience align with what we are looking for to fill this role, we will contact you directly with the next steps in our process.

Position Description

General Summary Description

The Diesel Technician Intern supports the maintenance and repair operations for Superior Bowen’s fleet of trucks and heavy equipment. This position is designed as a learning opportunity for students pursuing a Diesel Technology degree, offering exposure to safe shop practices, maintenance processes, and equipment systems under close supervision of union technicians and shop leadership.

The intern assists with basic, non-bargaining-unit tasks that enhance understanding of fleet maintenance operations while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements. The role focuses on learning, observation, and providing general shop support, not performing the work of a qualified technician.

Key Responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Observe and learn proper maintenance, inspection, and repair practices on heavy trucks and construction equipment.
• Shadow journey-level technicians to understand diagnostic processes, repair documentation, and tool usage.
• Participate in daily shop meetings and safety briefings to learn workflow and communication procedures.
• Complete assigned learning objectives related to diesel systems, hydraulics, powertrains, and shop safety.

Shop Support (Non-Bargaining Duties)

• Assist with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining shop areas, tools, and workstations.
• Support parts inventory, labeling, and delivery under supervision.
• Perform basic administrative and logistical support such as filing work orders, updating maintenance logs, or staging equipment for inspection.
• Assist technicians by retrieving tools, materials, or documentation during repair activities.
• Participate in safety checks, housekeeping initiatives, and preventive maintenance documentation.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to all safety standards, PPE requirements, and environmental procedures.
• Follow directions from shop leadership and union technicians; report any safety concerns immediately.
• Understand and respect union work jurisdiction and boundaries at all times.

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and professional conduct.
• Strong interest in heavy equipment, diesel systems, and mechanical operations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Basic computer skills for logging training progress and documentation.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a Diesel Technology program or related technical field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn through hands-on experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Basic familiarity with shop tools and mechanical concepts preferred but not required.

Core Competencies

Integrity & Trust: Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

Compassion: Genuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others.

Approachability: Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.

Self-Development: Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits.

Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Listening: Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.

Managing Through Systems: Can design practices, processes, and procedures which allow managing from a distance; is comfortable letting things manage themselves without intervening; can make things work through others without being there; can impact people and results remotely.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Superior Bowen is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, national origin or any other legally protected status.