Shop Apprentice Mechanic

Description

The Apprentice Mechanic requires related work experience in areas including building or repairing heavy duty hydrovac trucks.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Parts fabrication.
• Repair diag and troubleshoot hydrovac units.
• Installation of components.
• Test operation of completed unit.
• Trouble shoot and repair customer units in the service shop.
• Install heavy components such as PTO’s and pumps.
• Install components in truck cabs and on truck bodies.
• Install aluminum and fiberglass roofs.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Install and test hydraulic systems.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:  

• Required to perform work inside and outside, in all-weather situations, at the shop division location.
• Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Manual dexterity, fine manipulation and the ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to operate simple to complex and heavy-duty machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Normal range of hearing and vision.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:  

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a Class 3 with air endorsement within 90 days of employment.
• Candidate must possess a complete set of hand tools with rollaway toolbox.
• Experience working with hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with automotive electronics and 110 volt systems.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform heavy component installations. .
• Candidate must be a motivated individual who can work independently.