Heavy Equipment Service Technician – SkillBridge Internship

Kirby Smith; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Uniforms Provided

Safety boots provided

Relocation assistance available

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. invites transitioning service members to join its DoD SkillBridge Heavy Equipment Service Technician/Mechanic program. The internship provides hands-on training diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy construction equipment in a busy shop.

Participants continue to receive military pay during the internship, with company-funded training; high-potential performers may be offered full-time Shop Service Technician roles after separation.

Qualifications

• Active-duty service member eligible for DoD SkillBridge with 180 days or fewer before separation.
• Military/technical/maintenance background preferred.
• Ability to read manuals and follow repair procedures.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and powertrains under supervision.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine service on heavy equipment.
• Read wiring diagrams and manufacturer service bulletins; document work.
• Communicate status with technicians, service managers and customers; maintain safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics

Manual reading

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. invites transitioning service members to join its DoD SkillBridge Heavy Equipment Service Technician/Mechanic program. The internship provides hands-on training diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy construction equipment in a busy shop.

Participants continue to receive military pay during the internship, with company-funded training; high-potential performers may be offered full-time Shop Service Technician roles after separation.