Apprentice Technician

2024-05-15 | Epiroc AB | Elko | Nevada | United States

Perks & Benefits:

Location:
Elko, NV 89801
Functional area: Service
Onsite or Remote: Onsite
Primary Skills:
Country/Region: US
City: Elko
Location: Elko, NV, US, 89801
Company name: Epiroc USA LLC
Date of posting: May 14, 2024
United in Performance. Inspired by Innovation.
At Epiroc USA LLC, our Parts and Services (PSD) Division provides a broad range of services with the aim of maximizing customers’ productivity. We focus on spare parts supply, professional service, support solutions and training.

As an Apprentice Technician, you are committed to your development as a professional Epiroc USA employee. This commitment involves 12 to 24 months of technical and related formal training in the disciplines’ required to develop a professional Epiroc USA Service Technician.
The work environment in the mining and construction industries has unique and interesting challenges one won't find in other professions. It is all encompassing, anywhere from office attire one day to working in a rough and rugged environment another day in some of the most beautiful and pristine areas of the world. The work environment includes being regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds, is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds and is occasionally required to lift up to and in excess of 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Personal Protection Equipment may be required in this role. The position is considered Safety Sensitive.

Responsibilities:
Highlights of the program are:
  • Apprentices are full time employees of Epiroc USA.
  • On the Job (OJT) training takes up the majority of time in the program and takes place at the primary service center location.
  • The final 6 months of the program is tailored to develop skills that are most needed by the various divisions providing product support to customers.
  • Apprentices are paired with experienced technicians each day they are working at the service center or customer’s job site.
  • Each apprentice will be paired with a mentor.
  • Performance reviews take place after 30 days and then periodically throughout the 12 month program; satisfactory performance is a condition of continued employment.
  • Upon graduating from the apprenticeship, you will be capable of providing the highest quality workmanship and best practices consistent with Epiroc USA quality standards.

Requirements:
  • Completion of a technical program, completion of military service with technical training background, completion of an accepted secondary technical program, or other merited background to support consideration.
  • Must own basic hand tools to permit completion of maintenance tasks
  • Valid, active driver’s license is required.
  • Must be detail oriented and highly organized
  • Commit to Safety and related Best Practices
  • Maintaining courteous and professional demeanor and communication with customers and internal staff at all times

Benefits:
  • Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date
  • Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
  • Wellness program
  • Employee discounts
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) plan
  • Direct deposit
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Vacation – accrual based on Epiroc years of service

Salary Range:
$25.00 - $32.00 per hour (Compensation determination based upon job related factors, such as experience, education, geographic location and other criterion).
Relocation and work visa sponsorship are not offered for this position.

Epiroc USA LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment at Epiroc USA LLC is “at-will,” which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. No supervisor, manager or executive of the company, other than the General Manager in a signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing. Signature of this document serves as acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment.

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United. Inspired. Performance unites us, Innovation inspires us, and commitment drives us to keep moving forward.
In the 150 countries where you can find Epiroc, we encourage our employees to take ownership of their own development and careers with the support from their leaders. We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere. Diversity and sustainability are key to grow fresh and innovative ideas and solutions for our customers. Epiroc is a leading manufacturer for the mining and infrastructure industries.
Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com

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