Apprentice, Marine Field Service

Florida Detroit Diesel Allison is searching for a Marine Field Service Diesel Mechanic.

Position Summary

Responsible for learning how to perform preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs on the customer’s vessel, at dock or sea on customer's equipment including engines, engine components, electronics and subassemblies, as instructed by senior level Mechanical Field Service Technicians and Group Leaders.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by more senior level Field
  Service Technicians.
• Work with more senior level Field Service Technicians to understand how to accurately troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems with customer’s equipment.
• Retrieve parts and other supplies for more senior level Field Service Technicians.
• Learn how to complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
• Provide assistance to more senior level Field Service Technicians on larger jobs.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and no prior experience necessary.

• 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.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills
Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.

Certificates & Licenses
N/A

Other Requirements
Basic mechanical aptitude required. Clean driving record and valid Driver’s License required.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.