Fleet Intern (Lancaster)

South Central Power Company; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A regional power company in Lancaster, Ohio is offering a paid summer internship in their fleet department. As a fleet intern, you will gain hands-on experience alongside experienced mechanics, engaging in tasks such as oil changes, trailer inspections, and shop maintenance. Candidates should be at least 18 years old, self-motivated, and enrolled in a relevant vocational program. This internship is expected to last three to six months and does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be self-motivated and at least 18 years old.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Preferred enrollment in a vocational program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with light-duty oil changes.
• Conduct basic trailer inspections.
• Shuttle vehicles and restock inventory.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and assist in preventative maintenance.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Education

High school senior

Enrolled in diesel mechanic or small-engine mechanic program

Job description

Job Type

Full time, NOT eligible for hybrid remote work

South Central Power Company is offering apaid summer internship within our fleet department. This position will report to the fleet services manager and work out of our Lancaster, Ohio office.

As a fleet intern, you’ll work alongside experienced mechanics and learn the day-to-day operations of a professional fleet maintenance shop in the power industry. The intern will have the opportunity to job shadow and complete a variety of tasks including:

• light-duty oil changes
• basic trailer inspections (non DOT)
• run parts and shuttle vehicles as needed (based on qualifications and license)
• restock inventory
• regular shop maintenance
• assist with preventative maintenance tasks such as: changing light bulbs, adding fluids, wiper blade replacement, tire pressure checks, washing and refueling trucks

Candidates must be self-motivated, bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Students at least 18 years old entering their senior year of high school and are enrolled in coursework pertaining to diesel mechanic, or small-engine mechanic program (such as a career center or vocational program) are encouraged to apply. Must hold a valid driver’s license.

This internship is expected to last a period of three to six months. A schedule will be determined based on the qualified candidate’s needs.

If you’re ready to jump-start your career and spend your summer learning valuable skills, we’d love to hear from you!

EEO – Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

South Central Power is a drug free workplace.

We do not offer visa sponsorship or accept candidates on work visas at this time.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.