About the role#
This internship offers high school seniors an entry-level introduction to diesel mechanics within a professional shop environment. You will work alongside experienced service technicians to learn the basics of heavy-duty truck repair while gaining hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance.
What you'll do#
- Perform light maintenance tasks like oil changes, tire rotations, and cooling system flushes.
- Assist service technicians with heavy-duty truck repairs.
- Document all work performed and record job summaries on repair orders.
- Communicate with the parts department and manage parts as requested.
- Keep your work area, shop space, and vehicles clean.
- Maintain accountability for dealership tools and manuals.
- Operate all equipment safely.
- Complete assigned training sessions within the required timeframes.
- Report machinery defects or malfunctions to your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- You must be a high school senior.
- A valid driver license is required.
- You must be able to obtain a work permit from your school board.
- You need the ability to balance this role with your school schedule.
- You should be comfortable working in a shop environment with grease, dust, and moving parts.
- This role requires physical movement, including working in crouched positions, lying on a mechanic's dolly, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Hammond, Louisiana.
- This is a part-time, paid, on-site position with a rolling term.
About Kenworth of Louisiana
Kenworth of Louisiana operates eight full-service franchise facilities across the state. The company provides sales, leasing, rental, service, parts, salvage, and towing for the commercial truck industry. It functions as a dealership for Kenworth and Hino trucks. The business maintains its headquarters in Gray, Louisiana, and employs between 201 and 500 people.
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