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Diesel Technician - Internship

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Program summary

Iowa 80 Truck Stop Job Title: Diesel Technician Job Description: Perform preventative maintenance. Develop and improve maintenance skills. Performand complete inspections and recalls. Perform diagnostics and complete truck/engine repairsLength of Training: 4 to 6 months

Roles & job description

Iowa 80 Truck Stop Diesel Technician - Provide excellent customer service, complete thorough vehicle inspections, and document needed repairs. Perform Preventative Maintenance on Medium/Heavy Trucks and Trailers including but not limited to: Oil Changes, Lube Checks, Coolant Checks, Fluid Checks, Battery, Belts and Hose Checks, Brake Inspections and DOT (federal annual DOT inspections).Diagnose issues and repairs of: HVAC, Starting and Charging systems, Brakes, Engine Cooling, Exhaust, Fuel System, Suspension including alignments, Steering, After treatment (DEF and DPF) systems, Air systems and Electrical systems.

Target military occupations

Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.

Eligibility notes

Drug Test, CRT, and Background check. Iowa 80 is a family owned company, we have been a family owned company for 60 years, with out layoffs and plan to continue that way. We strive to be a place where people want to work, and learn and grow with many advancement opportunities. We will provide fair and ethical treatment of employees, enthusiastic leadership, recognition, advancement, fair compensation, competitive benefits, a safe work place and employee development.

Additional notes

APPLICATION PROCESS: This SkillBridge internship opportunity is managed by Iowa Workforce Development. In order to begin the process please complete a SkillBridge Service Member Application at the link below and be sure to select Iowa 80 Truckstop and the Diesel Mechanic program. Once received a member of IDVA's team will reach out to you to further discuss your interest and any additional opportunities that may align with your end goals here in Iowa. https://seam.ly/5dOpQgZ8

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 1 - 30 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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