Diesel Mechanic - Truck Shop Apprentice - Stewart & Stevenson FDDA LLC

Overview

Florida Detroit Diesel Allison is searching for a Truck Shop Apprentice.

Position Summary

Responsible for learning how to perform preventative maintenance and simple repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including trucks, buses, engines, engine components, and subassemblies as instructed by senior level Truck Service Shop Technicians and Group Leaders

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.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or no prior experience necessary.

• 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.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.

Certificates & Licenses

• Technical certification in automotive and/or diesel engine repair preferred.

Physical Activities & Requirements:

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• Sense of Smell
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the position, location, and/or customer.

Working Conditions:

• Work outside as well as in a shop environment. Shop environment may not have air conditioning.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.