Heavy Truck & Equipment Mechanic Apprentice

AreOnePath; Disputanta (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AreOnePath is seeking a Mechanic Technician Apprentice to support the maintenance of waste collection trucks and heavy equipment in a fast-paced shop environment, working under experienced technicians.

You will assist with inspections and preventive maintenance, help perform basic repairs, fluid changes, and tire work, and contribute to diagnostics under supervision. You will follow safety procedures, use service manuals, and document work orders to maintain detailed records.

Qualifications

• Interest in heavy equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced shop.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Help perform basic repairs, fluid changes, and tire work.
• Contribute to diagnostics and troubleshooting under supervision.
• Follow safety procedures and shop safety practices.
• Use tools and service manuals to complete tasks.
• Document work by completing work orders and maintaining records.

Skills

Interest in heavy equipment

Willingness to learn

Basic mechanical aptitude

Ability to follow procedures

Attention to documentation

Team player

Tools

Service manuals

Job description

Support maintenance of waste collection trucks and heavy equipment as a Mechanic Technician Apprentice, working under experienced technicians in a fast-paced shop environment.

Key Duties

• Assist with inspections and preventive maintenance
• Help perform basic repairs, fluid changes, and tire work
• Contribute to diagnostics and troubleshooting under supervision
• Follow safety procedures and shop safety practices
• Use tools and service manuals to complete assigned tasks
• Document work by completing work orders and maintaining detailed records

Qualifications & skills:

Strong interest in heavy equipment and vehicle maintenance, willingness to learn, basic mechanical aptitude, ability to follow procedures, attention to detail for documentation, and readiness to work safely in a team-focused environment.