DoD SkillBridge: Heavy Equipment Service Tech – Paid Training

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.; Hewitt (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms Provided

Safety boots provided

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. offers a DoD SkillBridge Heavy Equipment Service Technician/Mechanic internship for transitioning service members.

The program provides supervised hands-on training in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy construction equipment within a productive shop environment. Interns will learn Kirby-Smith safety standards, shop operations, and customer service practices while developing civilian- recognized technical skills and advancing toward potential full-time

Qualifications

• Military experience in a mechanical, technical, or maintenance-related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred but not required.
• Excellent safety mindset and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervised, hands-on training in diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of heavy construction and industrial equipment.
• Develop civilian-recognized technical skills while learning Kirby-Smith shop operations and safety standards.
• Support customer service practices in the shop environment.
• Shadow experienced technicians across equipment specialties and participate in on-the-job training.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Valid driver's license

Safety awareness

Professional communication

Tools

Diagnostic software

Specialized shop tools

Job description

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. offers a DoD SkillBridge Heavy Equipment Service Technician/Mechanic internship for transitioning service members.

The program provides supervised hands-on training in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy construction equipment within a productive shop environment. Interns will learn Kirby-Smith safety standards, shop operations, and customer service practices while developing civilian- recognized technical skills and advancing toward potential full-time