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    Kirby Corporation

    Marine Services

    Technician - Truck Shop Apprentice

    Middletown, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$27 / hourPosted 18h ago
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    Job description

    Overview

    Responsible for learning how to perform preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies, as instructed by senior level Transmission Service Shop Technicians and Group Leaders.

    This position starts at $27 per hour, with increases each quarter. Upon successful completion of the 15-month apprentice program, the employee would graduate to Shop Technician I.

    Responsibilities

    • Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by more senior level Shop Technicians.
    • Work with more senior level Shop Technicians to understand how to accurately troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems with customer’s equipment.
    • Retrieve parts and other supplies for more senior level Shop Technicians.
    • Learn how to complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
    • Provide assistance to more senior level Shop Technicians on larger jobs.
    • Support day-to-day shop operations (e.g., clean parts and bays, and properly dispose of/empty fluids as directed).
    • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

    Qualifications

    • The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
    • Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
    • Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

    Education/Experience:

    High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or no prior experience necessary. Recent Graduates of Diesel Tech schools preferred.

    Basic mechanical aptitude required.

    Computer Skills:

    Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.

    .Competitive pay, a flexible work environment, and a well-built benefits program can be the foundation of your financial plan. From health insurance and retirement to paid time off, our wide range of benefits help you enjoy a balanced lifestyle and a promising future. We provide:​​

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    • 401(k) savings plan​
    • Tuition reimbursement​
    • Holidays​
    • Vacation​
    • Employee-assistance program​
    • Medical programs​
    • Dental programs​
    • Vision programs​
    • Flexible spending accounts​
    • Employee life and accident insurance​
    • Supplemental life and accident insurance
    • Business travel accident insurance
    • Short-term disability insurance
    • Long-term disability insurance
    • Flexible work schedules
    • Sick time off
    • Company-paid technician uniforms
    • Annual safety-shoe allowance
    • Annual prescription safety-glasses allowance

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Kirby Corporation

    Kirby Corporation is a leading domestic towing and marine construction company in the United States.

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