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Service Technician Apprentice
Abilene, TX (Service Branch)
Overview
Express Scale Services is a leading company in the Scale Industry in our region. We're proud of what we do and the services we offer to our customers. We're looking for a Scale Technician Apprentice to join our Abilene office team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving mechanical problems, traveling, and learning a skilled trade. If you’re excited to be a part of a unique industry, Express Scale Services is the place to be.
Responsibilities:
● Assist with troubleshooting and repair of industry-related products such as truck scales, platform scales, different types of weighing equipment and indicators.
● Assist with vehicle maintenance and shop maintenance
● Acquire the skills, knowledge and training necessary to become a skilled, experienced and licensed Scale Technician with room to grow.
Qualifications
● Must be 21 years of age or older
● Must achieved a high school diploma or GED equivalent
● Have a clean driving record
● Subject to pre-employment and random drug and/or alcohol testing
● Valid Texas Class C Drivers License required
● Must be able to pass a criminal background check
● You will need to be physically able to lift and move 50 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour (based on experience determined during interview process)
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness Program
- Paid time off
- Overtime Pay
- Doubletime Pay
- Vacation (upon advancement)
- Family Oriented Company Values
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift minimum
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Applicants who have previous scale industry background will be given priority consideration.
Industrial scales keep entire industries moving — agriculture, trucking, energy, and manufacturing all rely on them.
Our technicians are trusted to keep those systems accurate, reliable, and running.
If you're looking for more than just a job and want to learn a skilled trade with real responsibility, this could be the opportunity you're looking for.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work overtime, overnights, weekends?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Class C (minimum) Texas Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22