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Apprentice Technician

CompanyRush Enterprises
LocationHickory
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The apprentice will assist service technicians with general maintenance, minor repairs, and the inspection of commercial vehicles. They are also responsible for completing report cards, tagging warranty parts, and following technical manuals to ensure proper vehicle service.
Internship Type
unavailable
Company Size
173
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
More than a dealer network, Rush Truck Centres of Canada is a part of the largest dealership network in North America, Rush Enterprises, and its 150 locations including 125 franchised dealership locations in the United States. With 15 dealerships and 6 associate locations in Ontario, our customers receive unrivaled support no matter where they are. We provide our customers an integrated, one-stop approach to the service and sales of new and used heavy- and medium-duty trucks, end dump, and flatbed trailers, aftermarket parts, service, collision repair as well as leasing and rental options through Idealease. Since 1973, we’ve earned our reputation for fairness, excellence, productivity, positive attitude and integrity, and solutions that exceed customer expectations. That’s why we can say with confidence that when it comes to trucking, no one offers you more.
About the Role

The Apprentice / Intern Technician will work under the direct supervision of a qualified Service Technician. The apprentice would improve mechanic skills and learn new ones in order to successfully perform the cleaning, maintenance, visual inspection, and removal of parts and attachments. Installation with help of proper manuals, reports writing and the disassembly, assembly, parts reuse evaluation, and reconditioning.

 

Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity.  We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird.  We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Perform general maintenance and minor repairs.
  • Assist service technicians.
  • Complete report cards.
  • Assist in providing technical service to vehicles and equipment.
  • Read job order, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.
  • Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and make adjustments as needed.
  • Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk.
  • Perform other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

  • We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

 

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Currently enrolled in a diesel technology program at a technical school.
  • Valid Driver’s License and insurability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

 

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.


Minimum Pay Rate

USD $20.00/Hr.
Maximum Pay Rate

USD $20.00/Hr.
Key Skills
Vehicle maintenanceMinor repairsVisual inspectionParts removalParts installationReport writingDisassemblyAssemblyParts reuse evaluationReconditioningTechnical serviceTroubleshootingSafety compliance
Categories
TradesTransportationManufacturing
Benefits
Healthcare benefits401(k) planCompany matchingEmployee stock purchase programPerformance-based incentivesProfessional growth opportunitiesOngoing training and development