Diesel Apprenticeship - Ascendance Trucks Isuzu

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAscendance Isuzu Trucks of Wausau, Wisconsin is seeking Military Veterans with mechanical experience who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Isuzu Service Technician.This opportunity is part of the Isuzu Veterans Apprenticeship Program (IVAP), a U.S. Department of Labor and GI Bill®-approved Registered Apprenticeship program designed to help qualified Veterans transition into the commercial truck industry. Through IVAP, participants may gain hands-on dealership experience while working toward successful completion of apprenticeship and certification requirements.IVAP connects qualified applicants with participating Isuzu dealerships seeking skilled technical talent. Qualified applicants receive recruiting support, technical screening, dealership referral assistance, and guidance through the Registered Apprenticeship and GI Bill® benefits process, where eligible.What You Will DoAs an Isuzu Service Technician Apprentice, you may support dealership service operations by assisting with the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of Isuzu commercial vehicles. This may include working alongside dealership service teams, participating in on-the-job learning, and completing program-related apprenticeship requirements.RequirementsTransitioning Service Member or U.S. Military Veteran status3-5 years of military or civilian technician experienceHonorable military discharge or Commander's Statement of ServiceHands-on experience with diesel, automotive, heavy equipment, aircraft, generator, fleet maintenance, or related mechanical systemsExperience working alongside technicians and mentors in a shop, internship, co-op, or vocational environmentExperience taking direction from service managers, foremen, or supervisors and following work orders and repair proceduresConfident use of standard shop hand tools and equipment, including sockets, torque wrenches, impacts, pullers, jacks, and measuring toolsStrong mechanical troubleshooting ability, including identifying likely causes of common mechanical issues, following repair procedures and service information, and explaining how systems workElectrical fundamentals and multimeter usage, including basic voltage, resistance, and continuity checks, basic understanding of wiring diagrams, and testing batteries, starters, and charging systemsClean driving record, as attested by the applicantAbility to complete the IVAP technical assessmentEligibility to work in the United StatesPreferred qualifications include:Diesel engine maintenance or repair experienceExperience with commercial truck, fleet vehicle, or heavy equipment maintenance or repairBenefitsIsuzu IVAP Apprenticeship HighlightsAnnual salary of 50000-70000 USD/yearPotential full-time employment with a participating Isuzu dealershipProgram designed specifically to support Transitioning Service Members and U.S. Military VeteransParticipation in a U.S. Department of Labor and GI Bill®-approved Registered Apprenticeship program, where eligibleEligible Veterans may apply for and receive GI Bill® benefits during the apprenticeship, where eligibleAccess to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training needed to complete apprenticeship and certification requirements, as provided through the participating dealership and IVAP program structureOpportunity to apply military mechanical experience toward a civilian Isuzu Service Technician careerRecruiting support, technical screening, dealership referral assistance, and apprenticeship process guidanceHiring decisions, wages, employee benefits, employment offers, and employment conditions are determined by the participating Isuzu dealership. Applicants are applying for employment with a participating Isuzu dealership and not with Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. or Educational Resource Systems, Inc.GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Use of the term does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or approval by VA.