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State of Missouri · 3 weeks ago

Summer Intern - Joplin Equipment Technician

Joplin, MO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

State of Missouri is responsible for maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States, and they are seeking an Equipment Technician Intern. This role involves performing entry-level skilled work in the maintenance and repair of light vehicles and heavy construction equipment under moderate supervision.

AgricultureGovernmentInformation Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintain and perform basic repairs to automobiles, trucks, tractors, loaders, motor graders and other heavy equipment

Inspect, service, repair, and overhaul transmissions, engines, clutches, drivelines, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies and ignition systems; repair and install hydraulic controls; tune motors using standard testing equipment; dismantle, repair, and reassemble air compressors, hydraulic jacks, pumps, cylinders and related equipment

Inspect, repair, overhaul, and assemble automotive components such as alternators, distributors and starters

Complete mandated fleet inspections and ensure all equipment meets OSHA standards and all repairs and modifications are done in accordance with operational specifications and safety standards

May weld and modify equipment and fabricate parts

Review equipment maintenance records and observes employees in the operation of equipment to determine and correct operator error and ensure proper maintenance

Gather computerized diagnostic information to assess vehicle repair needs

Requisition and store shop supplies

Install vehicle body components, lights, light brackets, mirrors, decals, and other accessories

Report out-of-service equipment and estimated time needed for service in order to schedule future work

Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned

Qualification

Heavy equipment repairAutomotive maintenanceWeldingDiagnostic testingTeam player

Required

Enrolled in a relevant 2-year/associate's degree program full-time (12+ credit hours)

30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply

Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent

Company

State of Missouri

Glassdoor3.2

The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.

Founded in 1820

Jefferson City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://mo.gov

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