Technician Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are :

From Georgia. For Georgia . Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts, and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing :

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you have a natural knack for fixing and repairing things? Are you interested in a career as a diesel technician? Yancey has multiple apprenticeship opportunities that offer classroom and hands-on training to prepare you to work as a Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician.

Starting pay is $18-$23 per hour with scheduled increases at the 6-month and 12-month marks. All apprentices are provided with a complete set of tools (valued at $8,000) to use during their training and are eligible to keep them after two years of employment. This is a full-time entry level position which allows for advancement through the Yancey career development program after completion.

About the Accelerated Apprenticeship Program :

• 4 months of instructor-led training with a group of up to six trainees, followed by a structured mentorship program through your first year of employment.
• Follow an outline of class material, hands-on training, and process / procedure experiences under the supervision of your instructor to prepare you for a career as a Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician.
• Includes a structured task / accomplishment check-in cycle.

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Who We Are Looking For :

To be successful in this position you should have basic mechanical aptitude and a desire to work in the Heavy Equipment industry as a technician. You should have the drive to learn a new set of skills and be safety conscious. The ability to multitask, problem solve, and provide superior customer service are essential to this position as well.