Apprentice Service Technician
On-siteKnoxville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Perform daily and operational activities in the service department, including troubleshooting equipment failures, diagnosing issues by checking pressures and voltages, and locating sources of noise or vibration. Execute complete repair cycles from disassembly and part ordering through reassembly, ensuring units are leak-free and work-ready before confirming repairs. Clean parts, scrape gaskets, and prepare components for assembly while maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Travel to jobsites and vendor training sessions as needed. Complete a 24-month apprenticeship program comprising week-long training sessions and on-the-job instruction.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 year technical degree
- comparable military training
- minimum of 2 years' experience in the heavy equipment industry
- experience in a related field
- good working knowledge of equipment operations
- mechanical functions
- ability to stoop
- ability to kneel
- ability to push
- ability to pull
- ability to twist
- ability to carry
- ability to lift up to 70lbs
- ability to climb
- ability to perform work on heights of 15 feet
- ability to work in all types of weather conditions
- ability to work with limited supervision
- self-starter
- ability to pass a background screen
- ability to pass a physical screen
- ability to pass a drug screen
Desired Qualifications
- 2 year technical degree
- comparable military training
- Excellent written and oral communication
- basic mathematical skills
- Proficient with a computer
- use of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- diagnostic use using manufacturer provided programs
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