Mechanic Apprentice - Lakeland, FL

Great Lakes Petroleum Co.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Petroleum Co. in Lakeland, FL is seeking an automotive/maintenance assistant to support mechanics with truck and trailer repairs and routine maintenance.

You will handle oil changes, tire/brake checks, battery and lighting replacements, and participate in diagnosing issues with equipment. The role involves assisting with diagnostic tests, test drives to verify repairs, and maintaining shop cleanliness and inventory records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to use power and hand tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with minor and major truck and trailer repairs.
• Help mechanics perform maintenance and repairs such as oil changes, check tires and brakes, and other similar tasks.
• Assist mechanics with electrical systems such as replacing batteries, starters, and lights.
• Collaborate with operators and managers to diagnose problems with equipment and plan repairs.
• Assist with regular diagnostic tests on equipment.
• Test drives vehicles to ensure repairs are completed properly.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop and return tools to proper location.
• Maintain, order, and pick up parts and other shop inventory.
• Inspects tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
• Maintain accurate records of each repair performed on equipment.
• Performs other operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanics basics

Problem-solving

Reading manuals

Following instructions

Tools usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

• Assist with minor and major truck and trailer repairs.
• Help mechanics perform maintenance and repairs such as oil changes, checks tires and brakes, and engage in other similar tasks.
• Assist mechanics with electrical systems such as replacing batteries, starters, and lights.
• Collaborate with operators and managers to diagnose problems with equipment and plan repairs.
• Assist with regular diagnostic tests on equipment.
• Test drives vehicles to ensure repairs are completed property.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop and return tools to proper location.
• Maintain, order, and pick up parts and other shop inventory.
• Inspects tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
• Maintain accurate records of each repair performed on equipment.
• Performs other operational duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to use power and hand tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.