Heavy Equipment Field Service Apprentice

Sandvik AB; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is hiring a Field Service Apprentice to support the maintenance of heavy industrial equipment at the Kershaw, South Carolina site. The role offers on-site training under experienced technicians and exposure to mining machinery and service practices.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED with mechanical aptitude and a willingness to work outdoors, in varying weather, and possibly rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in heavy equipment.
• Basic understanding of diesel engines, hydraulic, mechanical drive, electrical systems and diagnostics.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass mine-site medical, drug, and background requirements.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts if required by mine operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work around heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair basic support of heavy industrial equipment (mining).
• Work from verbal/written maintenance instructions for routine workshop activities.
• Use a variety of simple trade tools.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and parts.
• Assigned to specific trade area (e.g. mechanical) and carry out some routine aspects of the trade activity, according to training requirements.
• Learn how to apply basic knowledge of the service technician area, such as mechanics/materials.
• Complete basic reports and/or documents of work completed, as required under supervision.
• Observe how to communicate with the customer, where applicable.
• Network and attend training to become qualified technician.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Tools proficiency

Valid driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Sandvik Mining is hiring a Field Service Apprentice to support the maintenance of heavy industrial equipment at the Kershaw, South Carolina site. The role offers on-site training under experienced technicians and exposure to mining machinery and service practices.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED with mechanical aptitude and a willingness to work outdoors, in varying weather, and possibly rotating shifts.