Technician - Truck Shop Apprentice

Atlantic Detroit Diesel Allison; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays

Vacation

Employee-assistance program

Medical programs

Dental programs

Vision programs

Flexible spending accounts

Employee life and accident insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible work schedules

Sick time off

Company-paid technician uniforms

Annual safety-shoe allowance

Annual prescription safety-glasses

Job summary

Atlantic Detroit Diesel Allison is seeking a motivated apprentice to learn preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repair on customer equipment in a shop setting. You will work under senior technicians and learn diagnostic tasks, parts retrieval, and accurate timekeeping.

The program starts at $27 per hour with quarterly increases, and after successful completion of 15 months you graduate to Shop Technician I, with ongoing advancement opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, no prior experience required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude is required.
• Recent graduates of diesel tech schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs on customer equipment.
• Assist senior technicians and group leaders in troubleshooting and diagnosing problems.
• Retrieve parts and supplies for senior technicians.
• Complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
• Provide assistance to more senior technicians on larger jobs.
• Support day-to-day shop operations and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Maintain a dependable and trustworthy work ethic.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diesel tech certificate (preferred)

Job description

Responsible for learning how to perform preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies, as instructed by senior level Transmission Service Shop Technicians and Group Leaders.

This position starts at $27 per hour, with increases each quarter. Upon successful completion of the 15-month apprentice program, the employee would graduate to Shop Technician I.

• Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by more senior level Shop Technicians.
• Work with more senior level Shop Technicians to understand how to accurately troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems with customer’s equipment.
• Retrieve parts and other supplies for more senior level Shop Technicians.
• Learn how to complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
• Provide assistance to more senior level Shop Technicians on larger jobs.
• Support day-to-day shop operations (e.g., clean parts and bays, and properly dispose of/empty fluids as directed).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Education/Experience

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or no prior experience necessary. Recent Graduates of Diesel Tech schools preferred.

Basic mechanical aptitude required.

Computer Skills

Basic Computer Navigation And Utilization Skills Required.

• Competitive pay, a flexible work environment, and a well-built benefits program can be the foundation of your financial plan. From health insurance and retirement to paid time off, our wide range of benefits help you enjoy a balanced lifestyle and a promising future. We provide
• 401(k) savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Employee-assistance program
• Medical programs
• Dental programs
• Vision programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life and accident insurance
• Supplemental life and accident insurance
• Business travel accident insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Sick time off
• Company-paid technician uniforms
• Annual safety-shoe allowance
• Annual prescription safety-glasses allowance