Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) – Diesel Engine – Kearny, NJ

DescriptionWe are looking for a talented Technician Apprentice to join our team specializing in Diesel Engines for our Distribution Business in Kearny, NJ. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: During your apprenticeship, you are a full-time, paid employee who will complete a development program with the support of our coaching technicians and managers. Our agreement with you ensures you receive the following upon successful completion: Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, Automotive & Diesel Technology* U.S.

Department of Labor Trade Certificates for Diesel Engines • No college debt – Cummins pays for your education/ Course credits that are transferable towards a bachelor’s degree To be successful in this role you will need the following: Passionate about working with your hands Ability to work with small hand tools while maintaining overall safety Ability to stand for prolonged periods Ability to lift to 50 lbs. Education/Experience Applicants must meet the minimum community college general education course requirement of 2.8 GPA High School (unweighted), or 22 ACT score, or GED with one year of college including Math and English with a minimum 2.8 GPAResponsibilitiesTechnical Escalation - Obtains product technical issue information and utilizes available resources including data management tools; elevates issues to a higher level of expertise, balancing timeliness of customer response with investigation efforts; captures all troubleshooting steps in the appropriate database in order to ensure seamless transitions and accurate response to ticket resolution in a timely manner. Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace. Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

QualificationsStart off your journey as a Diesel Technician by Working Right(TM) at Cummins! The Technician Apprentice Program is a United States Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program that is a combination of on the job training, virtual online college, and in-person college classes through one of three of our partner colleges in the United States. Earn an Associates Applied Science Degree in Diesel Technology while earning your Journeyman's License.

Work in a fast-paced Union environment working on a wide variety of on and off-highway applications involving Diesel and Natural Gas engines in a state-of-the-art shop complete with full chassis dynameter. - This position is subject to Federal Transit Administration random and pre-employment drug testing requirements. This roll will be subject to on-going random drug and alcohol testing.- A current valid license is required for this role- Must be 18 years old with 2 years driving experience- This role requires a 5 year motor vehicle report, free from major violations