Kirby Corporation

Technician - Truck Shop Apprentice

Job Locations US-CT-Middletown
Job Post Information* : Posted Date 1 day ago(9/30/2026 9:12 AM)
ID
2026-4529
# of Openings
1
Category
ALL JOBS
Company Name
Stewart & Stevenson Power Products LLC

Overview

Responsible for learning how to perform preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies, as instructed by senior level Transmission Service Shop Technicians and Group Leaders.

 

This position starts at $27 per hour, with increases each quarter. Upon successful completion of the 15-month apprentice program, the employee would graduate to Shop Technician I.

Responsibilities

  • Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by more senior level Shop Technicians.
  • Work with more senior level Shop Technicians to understand how to accurately troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems with customer’s equipment.
  • Retrieve parts and other supplies for more senior level Shop Technicians.
  • Learn how to complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
  • Provide assistance to more senior level Shop Technicians on larger jobs.
  • Support day-to-day shop operations (e.g., clean parts and bays, and properly dispose of/empty fluids as directed).
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

  • The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
  • Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Education/Experience:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or no prior experience necessary. Recent Graduates of Diesel Tech schools preferred.

 

Basic mechanical aptitude required.

 

Computer Skills:

Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.

 

.Competitive pay, a flexible work environment, and a well-built benefits program can be the foundation of your financial plan. From health insurance and retirement to paid time off, our wide range of benefits help you enjoy a balanced lifestyle and a promising future. We provide:​​

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  • 401(k) savings plan​
  • Tuition reimbursement​
  • Holidays​
  • Vacation​
  • Employee-assistance program​
  • Medical programs​
  • Dental programs​
  • Vision programs​
  • Flexible spending accounts​
  • Employee life and accident insurance​
  • Supplemental life and accident insurance
  • Business travel accident insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Sick time off
  • Company-paid technician uniforms
  • Annual safety-shoe allowance
  • Annual prescription safety-glasses allowance

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