Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) - Power Generation - Austin, TX

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Technician Apprentice to join our team specializing in Power Generation for our Distribution Business in Austin, TX.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• During your apprenticeship, you are a full-time, paid employee who will complete a development program with the support of our coaching technicians and managers.
• Our agreement with you ensures you receive the following upon successful completion:
• Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, Automotive & Diesel Technology*
• U.S. Department of Labor Trade Certificates for Diesel Engines
• No college debt – Cummins pays for your education/ Course credits that are transferable towards a bachelor’s degree

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Passionate about working with your hands
• Ability to work with small hand tools while maintaining overall safety
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Broad mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance abilities
• High Voltage / Low Voltage experience
• Capable of electrical repair and maintenance with minimal supervision – hands on exposure to working on power generation products.

Education/Experience

Applicants must meet the minimum community college general education course requirement of 2.8 GPA High School (unweighted), or 22 ACT score, or GED with one year of college including Math and English with a minimum 2.8 GPA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
• Diagnostics Application - Translates customer complaints to develop troubleshooting plan; troubleshoots issue following guided work flows, procedures, specialized equipment such as mechanical and electronic service tools, and diagnoses computer software to isolate failed components to enable a successful repair; validates repair by duplicating complaint to ensure it has been resolved; documents results of troubleshooting in business systems to communicate what has been done for payment and historical tracking.
• Electronic Service Tool Application - Identifies the suite of available hardware and software tools required for a service event; utilizes the appropriate electronic tool set to maintain the product or diagnose and troubleshoot an issue; interprets electronic tool results or recommendations to determine next steps for service resolution.
• Power Generation Systems Knowledge - Demonstrates knowledge of Cummins and industry standards by complying with all safe work procedures including Personal Protective Equipment to create a safe work environment; interprets and analyzes Power Generation system operation and integration (switch gear, power system controls, uninterruptable power supply, etc.) by applying tools, service publications (Cummins, Original Equipment Manufacturer) and taking measurements to efficiently and correctly diagnose and repair.
• Product Repair and Maintenance - Repairs and maintains mechanical/electrical products following guidelines, using required tools within standard repair time to ensure a quality repair; disassembles and assembles engines or power generators following guidelines, using required tools to ensure a clean and organized environment; inspects and replaces parts and components following re-use guidelines to minimize customers cost of ownership; performs progressive damage check following guidelines to restore to pre-failure condition.
• Technical Escalation - Obtains product technical issue information and utilizes available resources including data management tools; elevates issues to a higher level of expertise, balancing timeliness of customer response with investigation efforts; captures all troubleshooting steps in the appropriate database in order to ensure seamless transitions and accurate response to ticket resolution in a timely manner.
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

May work some nights and weekends, must be able to pass a DOT physical. Must have a good clean driving record and be able to pull a trailer. Must be able to work in all different types of weather.

DOT

• A CDL may be required to obtain upon hire
• Federal law requires a CDL holder to be 21 years of age or older
• A current valid license is required for this role
• This role requires a 5-year motor vehicle report, free from major violations
• This role requires applicant to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
• 3 years driving experience
• This role is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) driving regulations including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use
• Federal law requires operators of commercial vehicles to be 21 years of age or older, applicant must be 21 years of age
• This position is subject to Federal Transit Administration random and pre-employment drug testing requirements. This roll will be subject to on-going random drug and alcohol testing.

Job Service

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Technician

Min Salary $41600

Max Salary $62400

ReqID 2424434

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

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