Technician Trainee (507-CMD)

Job purpose

A technician trainee will possess a basic technical aptitude related to key operating systems of mechanical drive equipment- diesel engines, electrical, hydraulic and powertrain. 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 assigned technical training- online, classroom and on the job

- Correctly perform assigned shop and/or field repair jobs

- Assist upper classes of technicians when required

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

- Efficiently utilize all assigned operating systems- Company email and internal software, Service Pro, and all OEM software related to a technician position

- Ensure all jobs 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, Journeymen and Master Journeymen

Qualifications

- Must have High School Diploma or GED, prefer applied certification from accredited trade school or equivalent military experience

- Technical background or related experience in maintenance and repair of construction and mining equipment preferred

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

WPI is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.

En Espanol

WPI es una instituci n EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, infomacion genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.