What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician Apprentice position at Badgerland Idealease?
OVERVIEW
A rare opportunity to join the award-winning Badgerland Idealease Fleet Service Department at the ground level, with exceptional training resources, support, and growth opportunities. The Diesel Technician Apprentice will provide support and assistance to Fleet Technicians, Service Supervisors, and Service Manager in an effort to improve the efficiency of the Idealease Service Department. This is an entry-level position with full benefits, year-round work, in a very tight-knit and cohesive service team. This position would track into potential future opportunities as a Fleet Technician, a stable and rewarding career path
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with shop upkeep activities including yard checks, removing trash, stocking supplies, general shop cleanup, retrieving parts or shop supplies, maintaining parts inventory, snow/ice removal, etc
- Perform truck check-in or check-out procedures such as light cleanup, washing, refueling, removing decals or license plates, basic inspections of components under supervision of technicians
- Run general errands (i.e. parts pickup, hardware store runs) or run chase car with another employee to pickup/deliver trucks for service using company vehicle
- Desire to learn to drive commercial trucks in yard and on road with training and experience
- Assist Technicians with performing preventative maintenance or other services under supervision
- Complete all safety and technical training for Idealease Fleet Technicians
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid driver license with acceptable driving record required.
- Must be personable as this position will require occasional interaction with customers
- Ability to change tasks from one minute to the next and prioritize as needed
- Must have at least minimum computer skills to navigate our business system
- Desire to learn an advance through training internally and hands-on training
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally
- Must be able to lift 75lbs and carry a distance of 5 feet. Must be able to climb a ladder (5-8 feet) and work on a platform on occasion. Periodic bending, reaching, kneeling, or working on a creeper
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Completed High School diploma or equivalent educational experience
LAKESIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Mechanic: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vehicle maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rockford, IL 61109 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rockford, IL 61109: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20