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Estes Express Lines is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Mechanic Apprentice to join our team. As a leading LTL freight carrier, we take pride in our highly qualified mechanics across the network.

• Assist in repairs and required preventive maintenance of equipment
• Assist with the inspection and troubleshooting on equipment
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals
• Repair or replace defective parts, components or systems
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that the work meets manufacturer's specifications and legislated regulations

• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Must have trade school experience or currently enrolled in trade school
• Must have the availability to work around school schedules
• Must be able to use hand tools and test equipment
• Must have own tools
• Knowledge of general repairs and PM criteria
• The ability to keep up with changing technology and updates
• Possess mechanical ability and interest of engines, electronics and precision equipment
• Must possess the strength and stamina required to work with heavy equipment and work in awkward positions
• Physical activities include: walking, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, etc.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must possess an acceptable MVR
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Must be self-starting and organized
• Must possess strong work ethic and good problem solving skills
• Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Must be able to interact well with others
• Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move a minimum of 70 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift, twist, turn, and may climb. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.

Estes Express Lines values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made up of people with different viewpoints. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

$27.70 / hour