Truck Mechanic Apprentice
Aerotek
**Job Title: Truck Mechanic Apprentice**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Truck Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of mechanical tasks to ensure that our fleet of trucks is uniformly 'road ready' in the shortest period of time. You will install and prepare a wide range of electronic systems including telematics, camera systems, ELDs, geo-fencing, and lane departure systems.
**Responsibilities**
+ Handle drilling and bolt-on type modifications.
+ Route and clip necessary wiring or lines.
+ Perform light fabrication of affiliated bracketry to complete routing and clipping.
+ Use hand and power tools for various tasks.
+ Perform mechanical assembly and installation tasks.
+ Inspect and ensure the quality of work performed.
**Essential Skills**
+ Basic mechanical skills.
+ Experience with hand tools.
+ Ability to climb in and out of truck cabs.
+ Mechanical aptitude and proficiency in light fabrication.
+ Experience in automotive service, mechanical assembly, or general labor.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Proficiency with basic tools, including a 3/8” driver socket set, 1/2” driver socket set, open-end wrench set, metric wrench set, adjustable wrenches, Allen wrench set, Torx sockets, small hammer, punch, pry bar, needle nose pliers, pliers, wire cutters and strippers, test light, screwdriver set, steel toe safety shoes, 3/8” impact gun or ratchet, 12’ tape measure, tri-square, and 3/8” air drill.
+ Experience in carpentry, construction, repair, finish inspection, machine operation, and general labor.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, a 401(k) plan, a tool allowance, and opportunities for pay raises at the time of conversion. You will be part of a supportive team in a company that values work-life balance and professional growth.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is clean and organized, though it is not heated or cooled. Doors are opened frequently to allow trucks to roll onto the line, so temperatures can vary. Safety is prioritized, and steel toe safety shoes are required.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Statesville, North Carolina
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Statesville,NC.
**Application Deadline**
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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