FT Mechanic/Technician Apprentice

Southeastern Freight Lines; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines in Charlotte, NC is seeking a FT Mechanic/Technician Apprentice. You will be trained to inspect, repair, and maintain equipment used in freight transportation, including diesel tractors, city trucks, forklifts, trailers, and company vehicles.

The apprenticeship provides hands-on diagnostics, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance with mentorship to grow into skilled technician roles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to pass background check and drug test.
• Apprentice role designed for mentorship and growth.
• Prior diesel/automotive experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain company equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on components and systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or other failures.
• Perform routine maintenance such as lubrication, cooling system tests, brake adjustments, and tire inflation.
• Repair or rebuild all or part of a system as needed.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Automotive diagnostics

Automotive service

Welding

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASE Certification

Diesel Engine Certification

Job description

As a FT Mechanic/Technician Apprentice, you will be trained and mentored in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining all equipment used by the Company in the transportation of and handling of freight in a safe, efficient, timely, cost-effective, and practical manner. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, single and tandem axle diesel over-the-road and city tractors, diesel city straight trucks, propane and diesel-powered industrial forklifts, over-the-road and city trailer, Company vehicles and pick-up trucks, and various converter gear. Associates in this position are entry level employees working as an apprentice.You will be trained and mentored in the following: Track completed and uncompleted work to maintain adequate production in order to meet service schedule and customer commitments; Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on the component parts and systems of trucks, tractors, converter gear, and forklifts; Diagnose any mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or other type of breakdown or potential failure; Perform routine maintenance such as lubrication, cooling system t est, brake adjustments, and tire inflation; Repair or rebuild all or part of a system of assigned equipment as needed.For this role, you will need to have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Driver's License, and the ability to satisfactorily pass background check and alcohol and drug test . We would prefer you to have prior experience including Diesel Engine Repair, Automotive Diagnostics, Automotive Service, Welding, Fabrication, ASE Certification, or Diesel Engine Certification. However, those are not required . We have Apprentice roles so we can mentor and grow associates to perform the functions listed above. Pay: $28.73-$30.85 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)Work ShiftThird Shifthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZc1A8aeshc