Field Service Apprentice — Start Your Hands-On Tech Career

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Global Air Power in Bristol, TN is seeking an Apprentice to learn hands-on with field service technicians and managers. This entry-level role trains in preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and system startups while building a foundation in technical service.

You should be mechanically inclined, dependable, and ready to travel for two-person jobs. The program emphasizes safety, teamwork, and developing customer-ready skills, with opportunities for long-term career growth within

Qualifications

• Compressor preventative maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with rotary screw Oil Free Compressors a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to engage and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong grasp of Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to read and understand schematics.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.

Responsibilities

• Gaining hands on experience in the field with Technicians and Field Service Manager.
• Developing skills for PM/basic troubleshooting.
• Understanding service requirements.
• Learning how to adjust controls and do start up.
• Provide additional support on two person jobs.
• Equipment cleaning.
• Travel to field jobsites with Technicians for basic troubleshooting, and service of Sullair products.
• Follow standard work for pre and post service preparation (submit expense reports, prepare service reports, making travel arrangements, complete timecards).
• Follow all Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to positive Company branding by projecting a knowledgeable, professional, and customer-oriented image to customers.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company standards, while always striving to understand the needs and expectations of the customer.
• Dedicated to completion of responsibilities.
• Must be fluent in English and have a valid driver’s license. Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to: DUI in the previous 5 years, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and work in industrial environments including extremes in temperature with continuous walking, reaching, bending, and kneeling.
• Employees will use company provided equipment and will be required to travel to attend company provided training.
• This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage) with NFPA or equivalent standards.
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move weight limits in line with the safety policy.
• Role includes occasional overnight travel as dictated by business requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Technical Trade School

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Global Air Power in Bristol, TN is seeking an Apprentice to learn hands-on with field service technicians and managers. This entry-level role trains in preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and system startups while building a foundation in technical service.

You should be mechanically inclined, dependable, and ready to travel for two-person jobs. The program emphasizes safety, teamwork, and developing customer-ready skills, with opportunities for long-term career growth within