Service Technician- Apprentice/Intern

Summary:
Requires the ability to perform light maintenance and repairs which include lube, oil, and filter changes, balancing and rotation of tires, and flushing cooling systems. This is an entry level position.
Essential Duties:
• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Assist other Service Technicians in heavy-duty truck repair
• Attend training sessions to gain knowledge and experience
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area
• Neatly record job summary for all assigned repairs
• Participate in required educational training as assigned by Service Manager
• Complete required trainings in designated timeframe
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer
• Documents all work performed on the repair order
• Keeps abreast of machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Attends company trainings as required
• Maintains and cleans vehicles and surrounding shop area
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in Senior year of High school
• Must have a valid Driver License
Work Environment:
The employee will be exposed to moving parts and electrical current. Exposed also to grease, chemicals, dust, dirt, and the heat and cold of the outdoors.
This position requires the employee to frequently work in a crouched position or lying on back on mechanic's dolly beneath motor vehicles. Employee is required to reach and work overhead frequently and should able to lift up to 50 pounds.
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of Kenworth of Louisiana, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Kenworth of Louisiana, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.