Heavy Equipment Technician Internship

Through our internship program, Alta Construction strives to encourage talented students to achieve excellence in their technical career. This is achieved by “real world” experience at one of our work locations.    Alta Interns will receive: An opportunity for temporary employment, which provides practical experience and competitive salaries. All internships are paid internships. Consideration for future internships and fulltime employment based on intern performance. Eligibility To qualify for the intern program, students must:  Have the right to work in the U.S. Have daytime 20 hours a week and be in their last 6 months of the student program. Be willing to accept the internship for at least a 12-week period Achieve and maintain at least a cumulative 2.8 grade-point average through your last semester prior to the starting date of the intern period. Pass a physical & drug screen and background check. We regard interns as professionals rather than students and give you challenging assignments to provide exposure to various career options within your discipline of study. Selection Process Interns are evaluated and selected based upon:   Academic performance Experience from high school automotive classes, military training or exhibit a mechanical aptitude References from your school Demonstrated leadership potential Interest in a career in Construction Equipment Industry Communication skills Must meet initial mechanical and aptitude testing requirements Intern candidates are interviewed during on-campus interviews. In some cases, a phone interview and a second in person interview may take place between the student and hiring manager before an offer is given.   What we expect from you during your internship period: 3 months internship that includes a comprehensive program - learn and earn! Gain hands-on in the shop experience while working with one of our mentors! You’ll learn a solid fundamental understanding of how systems work, procedures, processes as well as safety requirements Excellent attendance and punctuality at both school and internship Ability to participate in and learn from all Volvo specific assigned technical curriculum Seeking a career path with a secure future Performs other duties as assigned Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time What will put you ahead and increase your possibilities of get hired after your internship: Showed mechanical ability and the drive to excel at troubleshooting and learning Proven work ethic and team player The desire to learn from others as well as a focus on safely Ability to confidently apply newly learned procedures Willing to be relocated to one of our location across Florida What we can* offer you after successful completion: During your internship program you will have the opportunity to participate of the Volvo Technical Competence Training Program TCL 1 Available tooling for use during the internship Tuition reimbursement  Competitive compensation Access to the Relocation Support Plan * Alta reserves the right of change this opportunities conditions without notification   Physical Demands/Work Environment: Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will talk/hear; Frequently will sit, stand, walk and use hands; Occasionally will reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. Lift and/or Move Functions: Occasionally up to 25 pounds Work Environment: Frequently will work near moving mechanical parts; Occasionally experience vibration and exposure to outdoor weather conditions