About the role#
This internship is a rolling, full-time opportunity based in Florence, South Carolina. You will work on-site, performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on utility vehicles and equipment. This includes passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, medium and heavy trucks, trailers, and off-road equipment. You may work in a garage or at field locations depending on business needs.
What you'll do#
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections on light and medium duty vehicles and equipment.
- Assist senior technicians with maintenance on all fleet vehicles.
- Support Federal DOT inspections while following Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Help with dielectric test inspections.
- Diagnose and repair light and medium vehicles, trailers, and powered equipment.
- Work on hydraulic brake systems and assist with hydraulic component repairs.
- Assist with air brake system inspections and repairs.
- Troubleshoot and repair basic electric system components, including cranking, lighting, and charging.
- Assist with basic A/C system repairs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a two-year degree program for Automotive Technology or a related field.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.
- Graduation date no earlier than May 2027.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to stand and walk on concrete for long periods.
- Ability to work in a garage environment with noise, fumes, and dust.
- Ability to lift or push at least 100 pounds several times per shift and carry 50 pounds for 25 feet.
- Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Florence, South Carolina.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
About Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation is a large energy holding company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It provides electric utility services to 8.4 million customers and natural gas services to 1.7 million customers across several states. The company manages 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity through a mix of renewable, nuclear, and natural gas generation. It is currently working on grid upgrades and a transition toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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