Technician Apprentice - Postville, 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 14-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, food, and travel will be covered. As you progress throughout the program, the amount of classroom training will likely decrease. 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 14-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
• Clean driving record