Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Bus & Truck Parts

16174 149th St SE, Big Lake, MN 55309

Full-Time, M-F, 40 Hours Per Week

Role Summary:

The Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship is a 2-year program in which the candidate will participate in weekly training sessions and complete periodic assessments, ultimately leading to a training certificate and the skills needed to work as a diesel mechanic. The Diesel Mechanic Apprentice will assist in the inspection, and tear down of school buses and medium duty trucks including diesel engines and all parts. Under the supervision of the Lead Mechanic, the apprentice will gain practical, on-the-job training while learning the skills necessary to become a certified diesel mechanic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in weekly training sessions to learn safety, tool and equipment procedures.
• Assist with shop work as directed by the Lead Mechanic. This includes the removal of parts from medium duty trucks and buses for resale. Requirements include physical strength, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn proper removal techniques and procedures.
• Assist with the cleaning and storage of used parts.
• Assist with organizing, recycling and scrapping of materials including steel, copper, batteries, aluminum, rubber, and any other related materials. This requires a willingness to learn how to identify and organize materials by type/grade.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the Lead Mechanic. These may include organizing the warehouse, delivering parts, performing general maintenance, shop cleaning, etc.
• Assist with the maintenance of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. This will include medium duty trucks/buses, semi, flatbed, front end loader, forklifts, skid loader, and other related equipment.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• DOT physical and drug screening are mandatory.

Benefits:

• $3,000 tool set given to use throughout the program, yours to keep after completion of 2-year program
• $100 steel toe shoe reimbursement annually
• Employer paid health and dental insurance
• SIMPLE retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Paid time off
• 7 Paid Holidays

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