Heavy Equipment Intern - Service Technician

Heavy Equipment Intern - Service Technician

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today's construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our Kirby-Smith family!

The Heavy Equipment Service Technician Intern at Kirby-Smith Machinery is responsible for working alongside experienced technicians to learn the skills needed to diagnose and repair heavy equipment. This position offers the intern the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, technical training, and become familiar with the distributor environment. This internship will range from 12 to 24 months, depending on the partnering school.

The intern will:

• Communicate and support the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Practice and promote safe work habits, following company policies and safety regulations
• Assist experienced technicians with diagnostics in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, repairs, and maintenance of heavy equipment
• Continuously learn to interpret technical documents, such as schematics, service manuals, and inspection reports
• Observe experienced technicians to learn how to properly order parts, complete service documents, and perform repair processes
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently while demonstrating a willingness to learn
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including shop tools and equipment
• Attend training sessions, toolbox talks, and team meetings
• Be consistent and reliable on-site attendance
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or currently enrolled as a student
• Strong interest in repairing heavy equipment, machinery, or related mechanical fields
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and mechanical systems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Valid driver's license preferred

Physical requirements include:

• Pushes/pulls/lifts/carries up to 100 pounds
• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Ability to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors
• Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours, with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday
• Adheres to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintains individual PPE in a functional condition

This is considered a Safety-Sensitive position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.