Technician Apprentice - Postville, IA

divh2Ziegler Apprenticeship Program/h2pThe 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./ppCourse work includes:/pulliGeneral shop skills/liliHydraulic and hydrostatic systems/liliDiesel engine overhaul and fuel systems/liliPowertrain systems and undercarriage/liliElectrical and machine electronic systems/liliElectronic engines and tier 4 emissions/liliWelding and flame cutting/liliMachine brake systems/liliApplied failure analysis/liliHVAC/liliReport writing/li/ulpResponsibilities:/pulliAttend and actively participate in all classroom and in person trainings/liliPerform all assigned work, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance services/liliPartner with assigned mentor and senior technicians in completing large and complex repairs/liliMaintain a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety procedures/liliFollow standard operating procedures/liliClean and organize equipment in accordance with Ziegler appearance standards/liliAssist to prepare new equipment for rent or sale/liliPerform other duties as assigned/required/liliMaintain paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis/liliDocument labor, addition of segments, assuring that work order can be closed and billed as communicated with the customer/liliPositively interact with manager and team members to satisfy customer needs/li/ulpQualifications:/pulliDesire for a career as a diesel mechanic/liliHigh school degree/GED required with minimum GPA of 2.5/liliHigh school transcript required/liliCommitment to the 14-month program/liliAbility to travel. Training courses are held at various Ziegler locations (housing provided) and your local branch/liliYou must be at least 18 years old when the program begins/liliStrong work ethic, ability to work well as part of a team, and mechanical aptitude required/liliAbility to work cleanly and safely/liliClean driving record/li/ulpMinimum Physical Requirements :/pulliPush/pull up to 50 lbs/liliLift/carry up to 60 lbs/liliLift bulky objects/liliStanding, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling, bin lift, high steps, fingering/grasping able to use bolt box./liliWorking Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times./li/ulpThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals./ppSEE YOURSELF AT ZIEGLER/ppFounded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!/ppThe pay range for this position is $17.00 to $20.00/ppStarting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicants location. Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:/pulliHealth, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance/lili15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1/lili9 paid holidays/lili401(k) plan with company contribution and match/liliHSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year/liliShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA EAP/liliPaid Parental Leave Funeral Leave/liliFitness membership discount/liliEducation Assistance/liliSafety Boot Reimbursement, PPE Uniforms provided/liliTool Insurance/liliSafe, clean and friendly work environment/li/ulpAt Ziegler Inc. were committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran./p/div