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Apprentice Diesel Tech-Mechanic

TravelCenters of America

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Smiths Grove, KY
Role Type
Apprenticeship
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

TravelCenters of America is hiring an Apprentice Diesel Tech-Mechanic. TravelCenters of America is seeking a Diesel Technician to join their team. This role involves providing accurate and efficient service to customers by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty trucks and trailers according to company and industry standards. The technician will perform diagnostic testing, interpret results, and develop repair plans.

Key focus areas include Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on providing great service, Perform diagnostic testing and interpret results, and Develop a repair plan and communicate it to the Service Advisor.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Graduate Of Acceptable Trade School Or Manufacturer’s Technical School Or Previous Mechanic Experience, and Willingness To Expand Professional Knowledge. Important skills include Troubleshooting, Diagnosing, Repairing Heavy Duty Trucks, Repairing Trailers, Diagnostic Testing, and Interpreting Diagnostic Results.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TroubleshootingDiagnosingRepairing Heavy Duty TrucksRepairing TrailersDiagnostic TestingInterpreting Diagnostic ResultsDeveloping Repair PlansCommunicating Repair PlansRepairing Malfunctioning PartsRepairing Mechanical EquipmentRepairing Electrical EquipmentMaintaining Clean Work EnvironmentMaintaining Safe Work EnvironmentRecommending TA ServicesWorking With OthersWorking Unsupervised

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDGraduate of Acceptable Trade School or Manufacturer’s Technical School or Previous Mechanic ExperienceWillingness to Expand Professional KnowledgeAbility to Work Flexible HoursAbility to Meet Physical TasksInvestment in Own Tools

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

We are now looking for a Diesel Technician to join our team! As a Diesel Mechanic, you will provide accurate, efficient service to customers by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy duty trucks and trailers in a reasonable and responsible manner within company and industry standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on providing great service where the expectations of the customer are exceeded

  • Perform diagnostic testing and interpret results; Develop a repair plan and communicate it to the Service Advisor

  • Repairing malfunctioning parts and other mechanical or electrical equipment; Complete repairs safely, effectively and efficiently

  • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

  • Recommends other TA services with customer as part of inspection review process

  • Maintain the safety of both our customers and employees

Qualifications

  • A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!

  • High School Diploma or GED; Graduate of acceptable trade school or manufacturer’s technical school, or previous mechanic experience

  • Willingness to expand professional knowledge via education and training programs

  • Ability to work unsupervised

  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays in interior and exterior conditions

  • Meet the requirements for the needed physical tasks with or without accommodation

  • Investment in own tools

Pay Range

$0.00 - 0.00

per hour

With us, you’ll enjoy:

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

  • 401(k) with a company match

  • Vacation and paid holidays

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • On-site Meal discounts

  • A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel

  • Opportunity for growth and advancement

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit: https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centers

A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

Individuals with a disability may

request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you

would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process,

please email us at [email protected]. In your email, please include your

first and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you are

applying, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.

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