State of Missouri · 19 hours ago
Equipment Technician Intern - St. Joseph
St Joseph, MO
Internship
Onsite
InternThe State of Missouri is seeking an Equipment Technician Intern to perform entry-level skilled work in the maintenance and repair of light vehicles and heavy construction equipment. This role involves basic repairs, inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Maintains and performs basic repairs to automobiles, trucks, tractors, loaders, motor graders and other heavy equipment
Inspects, services, repairs and overhauls transmissions, engines, clutches, drivelines, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies and ignition systems; repairs and installs hydraulic controls; tunes motors using standard testing equipment; dismantles, repairs and reassembles air compressors, hydraulic jacks, pumps, cylinders and related equipment
Inspects, repairs, overhauls and assembles automotive components such as alternators, distributors and starters
Completes mandated fleet inspections and ensures 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
Reviews equipment maintenance records and observes employees in the operation of equipment to determine and correct operator error and ensure proper maintenance
Gathers computerized diagnostic information to assess vehicle repair needs
Requisitions and stores shop supplies
Installs vehicle body components, lights, light brackets, mirrors, decals and other accessories
Reports out-of-service equipment and estimated time needed for service in order to schedule future work
Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited
Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0
Must have completed at least 30 credit hours
Benefits
Defined pension plan
Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
Founded in 1820
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
State of Missouri has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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