Service Apprentice

KanEquip

Service Apprentice

South Hutchinson, KS
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary:

    • We have an immediate opening for a Service Apprentice to service and repair agriculture and construction equipment under supervision and to assist Diesel Technicians.

    The ideal Service Apprentice has…

    • - A knowledge of and ability to safely operate agriculture and construction equipment.
    • - Excellent mechanical skills, ability to follow instructions and properly use power and hand tools.
    • - Ability to read service manuals and schematics and analyze and problem solve.
    • - Competence to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
    • - Acceptable Motor Vehicle status, with current driver’s license, and ability to operate motor vehicle
    • - Satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug screening

    The Service Apprentice will contribute to our team by: (Duties and Responsibilities)

    • - Providing safety-sensitive functions including but not limited to, the operation of motor vehicles, other vehicles, equipment, machinery and power tools.
    • - Learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops, observing and learning with a goal of becoming a skilled Service Technician.
    • - Completing maintenance and repairs on customer equipment, which may include heavy equipment, tractor/trailers, and other motor vehicles.
    • - Testing specific parts and systems to ensure proper function.
    • - Identify mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
    • - Examine critical parts and systems, and replace malfunctioning parts and systems, may include welding.
    • - Maintain a clean and safe working environment
    • - Acquires and/or maintains a proper stock of equipment, tools, and materials needed to perform work.
    • - Plans and establishes timetable to complete repairs and maintenance and prepares quotes for customers.
    • - Assess machines and equipment to confirm safe and proper operation.

    If you have/can: (Skills and Experience)

    • - A passion and willingness to become an efficient Diesel Technician
    • - A high School diploma or equivalent
    • - Completed an Ag Mechanics course
    • - Bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections
    • - Lift up to 50 pounds at times
    • - Work safely in a noisy area with moving equipment

    You will earn/be eligible for…

    • - Competitive hourly wage with overtime pay starting at 40 hours
    • - Performance bonus based on billable efficiency
    • - Annual company and location bonuses
    • - Medical/Dental/ Vision Coverage
    • - Health Savings Plan
    • - Life and Disability Insurances
    • - AFLAC
    • - Flexible Spending Account
    • - 401K Match and Profit Sharing
    • - 96 hours of accrued PTO
    • - 32 hours of Holiday PTO
    • - Six (6) Paid Holidays
    • - Bereavement Pay
    • - Wellness Plan
    • - Company Uniforms