Hey there high school students! Do you have future plans to be a proficient mechanic? We have fantastic news for you! If you are a high school student keen on acquiring automotive mechanic skills through a paid internship with the Commonwealth of PA, then you are in luck! This internship in Schuylkill County is tailor-made for you! This is an amazing opportunity for you to kickstart your career!
As an intern in the field of auto mechanics, your main duties will involve assisting in the repair and maintenance of various vehicles, including cars, trucks, and tractors. You will also be responsible for repairing and maintaining equipment such as sweepers, mixers, and front-end loaders. In addition, you will be involved in tasks such as replacing shock absorbers, transmissions, hour meters, clutches, brakes, and other parts. Furthermore, you will perform tasks like wheel balancing, checking alignment, making minor body repairs, and testing alternators and electrical components. You will also contribute to a preventative maintenance program for vehicles, equipment, and parts, as well as perform automotive mechanical diagnostics, tune-ups, and tire changes. Additionally, you will handle tasks like repairing and replacing engine sub-assemblies, adjusting cooling, suspension, electrical, heating, and air-conditioning components, and maintaining fuel, brake, steering, and transmission systems. Moreover, you will be responsible for repairing or rebuilding construction or shop equipment and assisting in identifying equipment problems using diagnostic equipment and procedures. Lastly, you will also be responsible for repairing and maintaining motorized hand equipment such as chain saws, compressors, jack hammers, tampers, hand mowers, trimmers, routers, patching machines, and heating kettles. If necessary, you will report any missing parts or broken equipment.
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