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Perform light duty preventive maintenance and associated non-technical mechanical work under the direct oversight of a qualified VMT or Supervisor. Assist qualified technicians with preventive maintenance medium and heavy duty vehicles and mounted equipment. Pickup and deliver parts and supplies from local vendors, including delivering parts/supplies to other regional garages or road technicians at field locations as needed. Mount, dismount, and balance light and heavy duty tires. Clean shop/parts areas. Wash and clean vehicles/equipment. Perform garage compliance and safety inspections. Assist with driving vehicles to and from region locations.

Internship Responsibilities:

Perform maintenance on;

passenger cars

pickup trucks

SUVs

medium and heavy trucks

trailers

off-road equipment

Assist higher classification of technicians with PM’s on all vehicles and equipment

Maintain the appropriate level of technical competence required to diagnose and repair vehicles/equipment

Maintain general housekeeping (i.e. regularly cleaning garage area, emptying trash, washing equipment, etc.)

Perform garage compliance and safety inspections

Shuttle parts and equipment between garages and vendors

Other non-technical duties as assigned by supervision.

Internship Required Qualifications:

Currently enrolled and pursuing an Associates Degree (must not graduate before May 2026)

Valid South Carolina Class C drivers license

Ability to perform minor vehicle checks

Pass OSHA tire service training course

Ability to operate forklifts or be certified to do so within 90-120 days

High School graduate or GED equivalent

Internship Desired Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an Associates Degree in Automotive Science or related discipline

Certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school

Experience cleaning and fueling vehicles/equipment

Experience as garage helper or other maintenance function

Internship Working Conditions:

Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility

Full - Time 40 hours per week work schedule during the summer

Part - Time work schedule during the fall

Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check

Prolonged standing

Walking on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time

Garage environment with associated noise, fumes and dust and tolerate heights in aerial devices

Must be able to lift and/or push at least 100 lbs. several times per shift

Must be able to carry at least 50 lbs. a distance of at least 25 feet

Repeated bending and twisting

Inside and outside work in all seasons and weather

This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading. This weight restriction must be maintained throughout employment within the Vehicle Maintenance Technician progression.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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