Gas/Diesel Mechanic Apprentice

Bentley Truck Services, Inc. has been family owned and operated since 1991. Starting as a small 2 bay shop in Philadelphia, we have grown to 10 locations expanding to 4 states on the east coast, offering commercial truck sales, commercial truck rentals, full-service leasing, contract maintenance, parts, and service. We continue to work every day towards our philosophy of being Committed to Excellence. If you have passion and are committed to success, we want you on our Team!

We offer in-house and dealership training programs that boost technicians’ skills providing excellent potential for growth.. If you have fleet or dealership experience, please apply - we'd love to speak with you!

Benefits:

• Sick/PTO


• Paid Holidays


• Competitive Wage


• Generous 401k match.


• Medical, Dental, Vision


• Employee Referral Bonus


• Quarterly Tool Allowance


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Supplemental Life, LTD, STD, etc


• OEM (Manufacturer) Training and Ongoing On-the-Job (OTJ) Training Opportunities

Job Summary:

The apprentice program gives diesel mechanics hands-on experience with light, medium and heavy trucks. Apprentice diesel mechanics will learn how to inspect, repair and maintain a diesel engine and its mechanical components. An apprenticeship prepares technicians for work as a diesel mechanic through training hours in a repair shop under an experienced mechanic, as well as more formal instruction in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities:

• Documents actions by completing records.


• Maintains quality service by following repair standards.


• Maintains tools and equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.


• Maintains safe work environment by adhering to work standards and practices.


• Updates job knowledge by participating in hands on training and educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' specifications.


• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Perform Preventive Maintenance Services (PM) and PM related repairs with supervision such as but not limited to oil changes, change tires, balance tires, lube chassis, repair lights (trucks & trailers), adjust brakes, clutches, replace fan belts, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Control Precision - the ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.


• Arm-Hand Steadiness - the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.


• Manual Dexterity - the ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.


• Multilimb Coordination - the ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally the employee must kneel, or crouch.


• The employee must occasionally exert or lift to 75 pounds.


• Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision.

Why Join Us:

• Work on industry-leading Isuzu and Hino trucks.


• Clear career path and long-term-on-the-job training.


• Stable, well-equipped shop environment.


• Supportive team culture focused on safety, training, and growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.