INTERN

Intern Position

The Intern position is a temporary position used for education or on the job training for students from a college or technical school. The position runs congruently with schooling, or summer break between the last semesters before graduation.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to assist or function in the shop area which they are assigned.
• Must be willing to work days, nights and weekend shifts as directed.
• Must work putting safety and efficiency as a priority.
• Must be able to do other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by service operations manager, lead man or other person in a position of authority.
• Interns may be asked to work in different departments to help gain a better understanding of all facets of Wyoming Machinery Company.
• Must work with a positive attitude and in a spirit of cooperation.

Additional Functions:

• Assist in special projects, as needed.
• Answer telephone calls, complete service reports and maintain records as required.
• Actively participate in and occasionally lead safety meetings.
• Provide daily progress updates to supervisor and dispatchers.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skill/Ability:

• Must be currently enrolled in a college, university or technical school studying diesel mechanics, machining, welding or hydraulics.
• Students must be in good standing with their educational institution to be enrolled in the program.
• Interns must be able to speak, read and understand English.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Read and understand parts books, service manuals and electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Interns, with guidance, should be able to safely rig or hook for lifting any part or component of a machine.
• Interns must have a mechanical background, must have the ability to think and work their way through difficult projects or problems.
• Must have basic computer skills. Must be able to send and receive e-mail.
• Interns must have the ability to read and comprehend service literature and basic measuring tools and to know and understand basic arithmetic.
• Must be able to write meaningful and legible service reports.
• Must be capable of understanding the various types of systems on a large number of different kinds of equipment, and must be able to use their ability in a meaningful and productive manner during the course of their daily job assignment (with guidance when necessary).
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Walk and/or stand 5-12 hours on concrete floor in the shop or outside.
• Sit 1-3 hours.
• Use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation
• Working in elevated position, climbing, bending, stooping and squatting
• Walking on un-level ground with many slip, trip and fall hazards
• Adverse weather conditions, i.e., water, mud, etc.
• Exposed to extreme temperatures, dirt, grease, dust, noise and other elements within the work environment
• Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs
• Use of all necessary personal protective equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.