Technician - Truck Shop Apprentice

2 days ago

Middletown, CT, United States Stewart & Stevenson Power Products LLC Full-time
Overview

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
Qualifications
  • 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