Technician Apprentice - Altoona, IA

The Ziegler Apprenticeship Program offers on-the-job training with no prior experience or education required. As a Technician Apprentice, you will build your skillset through hands-on and classroom training over the course of the 12-month program. The goal at the completion of the training period is for all apprentices to earn a career as a diesel repair technician at the Ziegler branch near you. This may be a great opportunity for you if you are interested in being a diesel mechanic and have graduated high school, are exiting the military, or looking for a career change. Ziegler will provide you with tools/toolbox, hands on and classroom training led by mechanically skilled and trained instructors, and a full time position with pay, benefits, and PTO. Starting out as a Technician Apprentice, you will spend 50% of your time at the branch near you and 50% of your time at a Ziegler training facility, likely in Des Moines. During your training time, the cost of hotel will be covered, along with a stipend to help cover other expenses. As you progress throughout the program, the amount of classroom training will likely decrease. Next Apprentice Technician program starting Summer 2025. Course work includes: • General shop skills • Hydraulic and hydrostatic systems • Diesel engine overhaul and fuel systems • Powertrain systems and undercarriage • Electrical and machine electronic systems • Electronic engines and tier 4 emissions • Welding and flame cutting • Machine brake systems • Applied failure analysis • HVAC • Report writing

Responsibilities:

• Attend and actively participate in all classroom and in person trainings

• Perform all assigned work, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance services

• Partner with assigned mentor and senior technicians in completing large and complex repairs

• Maintain a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety procedures

• Follow standard operating procedures

• Clean and organize equipment in accordance with Ziegler appearance standards

• Assist to prepare new equipment for rent or sale

• Perform other duties as assigned/required

• Maintain paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis

• Document labor, addition of segments, assuring that work order can be closed and billed as communicated with the customer

• Positively interact with manager and team members to satisfy customer needs

Qualifications:

• Desire for a career as a diesel mechanic

• High school degree/GED required with minimum GPA of 2.5

• High school transcript required

• Commitment to the 12-month program

• Ability to travel. Training courses are held at various Ziegler locations (housing provided) and your local branch

• You must be at least 18 years old when the program begins

• Strong work ethic, ability to work well as part of a team, and mechanical aptitude required

• Ability to work cleanly and safely

• This role is deemed safety-sensitive and will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement