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Duke Energy 2024 Internship - Florida Vehicle Maintenance in Clearwater, Florida
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Position Summary
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
Valid Florida 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 Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No
Posting Expiration Date
Friday, May 17, 2024
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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