ThinkBIG Technician Intern

ThinkBIG Technician Intern Construction Equipment

JOB PROFILE

The ThinkBIG Technician position is highly competitive technician training program. Potential students in the program must meet several entrance requirements and be willing to attend school in Americus Georgia at South Georgia Technical College. The program is set up whereas a student will split each school semester in half with the first 8week term spent in the classroom and the second 8week term at the host store working with one of Stowers Machinerys ThinkBIG Mentors. Along with classroom responsibilities each ThinkBIG Technician is responsible for set up repair service diagnostics preventive maintenance and installation of replacement parts on Caterpillar diesel powered construction equipment. This is a paid internship technician position working largely with guidance from service technicians.

After you finish the program we will reimburse your program expenses in full (less payroll taxes on nontuition expenses) based on how well you perform in the classroom and during your internships if you work at Stowers Machinery as a service technician for just two years.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum acceptable ACT test scores Reading 17 English 16 Math 19 or minimum SAT acceptable scores Reading 450 Math 440 or ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills 70 Reading Comprehension 64 Elementary Algebra 57.
• Take our internal Bennett Mechanical Wonderlic Personnel and manual dexterity tests.
• Obtain a set of basic mechanic hand tools including drives sockets and wrenches.
• Demonstrate professionalism integrity adaptability and a strong customer service focus.
• Excellent communication skills with the willingness to work with a service mentor.
• Possess and maintain a current valid state drivers license.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The ThinkBIG Technician should be able to learn to read and interpret technical instruction service and safety manuals company policies and procedures work with mechanical hydraulic and electric/electronic schematics and wiring diagrams and demonstrate proficiency in the use of test equipment. The position is responsible for high quality academic standings maintaining a high quality of morals and sending reports in a timely manner thus ensuring maximum value for work performed.

Safety

• Know and follow all Company and customer safety rules including those at South Georgia Technical College also maintain a safe clean and orderly work area and fully participate in Company accident prevention and safety improvement activities.
• Must have the physical ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including protective glasses protective gloves and protective clothing and footwear as required by the job.

Customer Satisfaction

• Respond to all customer requests in a professional and courteous timely and responsive manner.
• Maintain a clean professional personal appearance at all time meeting all Company standards for professionalism.
• Keep the Manager continually apprised to assist in answering customer questions and problems when necessary.

Business

• Supports the organizations mission vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: honesty integrity and respect while delivering high quality solutions and maintaining a positive attitude and a safe work environment.
• Accepts responsibility for mistakes or problems. Maintains ownership of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and a high level of personal credibility and integrity with customers management and dealership coworkers.
• Must be dependable. Consistently arrives at work on time when scheduled fully ready to work.
• Maintain company and product confidentiality.
• Attend and participate in all meetings training and activities as required.
• Adhere to all Company policies and departmental procedures and rules.
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

• Maintain a clean safe working environment.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be honest reliable and dependable and display a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work well under occasional pressure or within work standards and deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and/or with others in a team environment.
• Able to work standard fiveday schedule including daily overtime and occasional weekend hours as needed.
• Meet all eligibility requirements to drive Company vehicles including a current valid drivers license issued by the resident State.

Physical Requirements

• Pass preemployment background check physical exam including drug screen and meet all physical requirements for the position.
• Able to lift 2075 pounds occasionally.

Stowers Machinery is fortunate to have served East Tennessee since 1960. East Tennessee is a great place to live to work and to raise a family. Stowers is fortunate to represent Caterpillar the worlds leading manufacturer of equipment; a company always striving to meet the demands of changing markets. Stowers is fortunate to have loyal customers who have joined in a partnership that is mutually beneficial. And Stowers is fortunate to have dedicated employees who love this business and are willing to work tirelessly to meet or exceed the customers expectations.

Contact Brad Manisfor more information.
865.352.6777

Required Experience:

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