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Job Description: As a Diesel Maintenance Apprentice, you will support the maintenance, repair, and operation of heavy trucks and equipment while gaining hands-on experience and valuable technical knowledge. Working closely with skilled technicians and trades professionals, you will develop the skills needed for a successful career in heavy equipment and related fields. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspect heavy trucks & equipment for damage, safety concerns, and repair needs. Perform small repairs, oil changes, and routine maintenance on heavy trucks and equipment. Document all repairs and updates in fleet management software. Operate heavy equipment, including front-end loaders and forklifts. Assist with shop and yard organization, cleaning, and maintenance tasks, including snow removal and landscaping. Wash and prepare equipment for projects and dispatch. Shadow experienced technicians, welders, and trades professionals to develop skills. Support material handling, event setup, and special projects as needed. Work safely, adhering to all company policies and procedures.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Interest in heavy trucks, equipment, mechanics, or construction trades. Enrollment in a technical program for Diesel Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician. Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, standing, and operating machinery. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols.
OTHER:
Part-time hours to be determined. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee frequently works alone and with others. Occasionally exposed to moving machinery, loud noises, odors, dust, pressurized equipment. Occasionally exposed to electrical hazards, workingnear machines and loud noises associated with mechanical shop environments. May be exposed to environmental conditions, and variable weather including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat. Additional Job Description:
Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.
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Our Core Values
Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making. Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it. Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging. Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty. Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.
VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY
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Veit & Company, Inc.
Jan 31, 2025