Natural Gas Technician Trainee (ED3211/3212)

A technician trainee will possess a basic technical aptitude related to natural gas engines and compressors. A trainee is expected to be constantly learning, observing, and applying gained experience to their assigned duties. A capacity for critical thinking related to technical troubleshooting and the ability to clearly document technical job details is required as well as excellent attendance and positive attitude.

Duties and responsibilities

Successfully pass all as signed technical training being online, classroom and on the job

Correctly perform all assigned shop task

Assist upper classes of technicians on repairs

Accurately complete service report and other required paperwork in legible, understandable manner. Good technical writing and computer skills are mandatory

Efficiently utilize, read, and comprehend manuals related to the equipment being repaired

Ensure all task are completed in the safest and most proficient manner

Promote good welfare and positive attitude among the company and its' divisions

Maintain an exemplary attendance record-during training and on the job

Perform other duties as assigned that are related to the development of a technician trainee into a higher-class technician - Class B, Class A, Journeyman, and Master Journeyman

Qualifications

Must have or be working toward a High School Diploma or GED, prefer applied certification from accredited trade school or equivalent military experience. If working toward High School Diploma or GED, Trainee must complete to maintain employment with Waukesha Pearce Industries.

Mechanical and Technical background

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have a working knowledge of the above titled position and how it relates to the overall business and its’ objectives

Must meet goals and objectives set forth by the company

Must conform to company policies and procedures set forth by the company

Must have a current driver’s license and acceptable driving record per WPI insurance carrier standard if driving company vehicle

Must be able to pass and maintain drug and alcohol testing requirement of the Department of Transportation.

Must maintain an exemplary attendance record

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Must be able to bend and twist several times a day

Must be computer literate, a Windows based environment required (MS Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Must have the ability to effectively operate test equipment, have technical critical thinking ability, and desire to learn advanced mechanical concepts

Must be dependable and able to work independently

Must maintain a professional appearance

Must promote and maintain a clean, neat and safe work environment

Must maintain good client relations and display a positive disposition

Must protect the company assets and interest

Must be able to furnish all the necessary hand tools and pneumatic accessories that will be used in their day to day activities, along with a tool-box for storing these tools

Working Conditions:

Typical hours of work Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Weekend hours as necessary

Outside/outdoor work as required

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Motivations

Required

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

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Work Location: In person