Technician Apprentice

Responsibilities:

• Attend and actively participate in all classroom and in person trainings

• Perform all assigned work, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance services

• Partner with assigned mentor and senior technicians in completing large and complex repairs

• Maintain a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety procedures

• Follow standard operating procedures

• Clean and organize equipment in accordance with Ziegler appearance standards

• Assist to prepare new equipment for rent or sale

• Perform other duties as assigned/required

• Maintain paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis

• Document labor, addition of segments, assuring that work order can be closed and billed as communicated with the customer

• Positively interact with manager and team members to satisfy customer needs

Qualifications:

• Desire for a career as a diesel mechanic

• High school degree/GED required with minimum GPA of 2.5

• High school transcript required

• Commitment to the 12-month program

• Ability to travel. Training courses are held at various Ziegler locations (housing provided) and your local branch

• You must be at least 18 years old when the program begins

• Strong work ethic, ability to work well as part of a team, and mechanical aptitude required

• Ability to work cleanly and safely

• This role is deemed safety-sensitive and will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Lift/carry up to 60 lbs
• Lift bulky objects
• Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling, bin lift, high steps, fingering/grasping - able to use bolt box.
• Working Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.

SEE YOURSELF AT ZIEGLER

Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30 locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!

The pay range for this position is $17.00 to $20.00

Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant's location. Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1

• 9 paid holidays

• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match

• HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP

• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave

• Fitness membership discount

• Education Assistance

• Safety Boot Reimbursement, PPE & Uniforms provided

• Tool Insurance

• Safe, clean and friendly work environment

At Ziegler Inc. we're committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.