Mechanic Intern

Position Overview

This is a paid intern position involving the safe and efficient diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile equipment including, bulldozers, loaders, haul trucks, excavators and other quarry equipment. This internship is hosted at mutplie locations including the Rochester region and Sourthern Tier, Hornell NY. this internship pays $19-$21 per hour. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Learn and follow safety regulations
• Ability to learn and train for all aspects of the position.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, changing filters, taking oil samples, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.

Additional Responsibilities

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Possess a strong drive to fulfill commitments and tremendous enthusiasm.
• Requires daytime, nighttime & some weekend hours. Travel will be required inside the company’s operational area.
• Report to the assigned job site with appropriate personal protective equipment and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety Manual.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• Internship candidate – college student enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited mechanic program.   Must be 18 or older.
• Experience in heavy equipment mechanic environment is preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving, and receiving feedback.
• Welding, torching, mechanically inclined, heavy highway experience preferred.
• Understanding of leadership skills and strong communication skills a plus.