Req ID: 432411
Address: 1701 Everett Rd Knoxville, TN, 37932
Welcome to Love’s!
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Where People are the Heart of Our Success
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Diesel Technician Apprentice
As with Love’s, Our Speedco values go beyond our name. We look for those same values in our people. Our network of travel stops are growing at a tremendous rate as we continue to be the leader in highway hospitality.
The Diesel Technician Apprentice assists our Diesel Technicians to keep our customers on the road by learning preventative maintenance, light mechanical repairs and commercial oil changes for drivers. By learning the mechanical services necessary, you can take pride and ownership in delivering the right services to our customers. Upon completion of the apprentice training, you will be certified as a Diesel Technician and new opportunities will be presented to you within Love’s Truck Care business.
How You’ll Fit In
Learn to troubleshoot and repair light mechanical issues that may include wheel-end assemblies, electrical systems, suspensions, A/C, or engine components
Assist customers with roadside services
Learn preventative maintenance services
Asssist in keeping our locations clean
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some nights, weekends or holidays
Possess a valid driver’s license and pass a drug screen
Capability to lift minimum of 50 pounds, working in close quarters
Always put the safety and satisfaction of your customers first, complying with company safety policies & procedures
Benefits That Can’t Be Beat
Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance Plans
Flexible Scheduling
Road to Success Program for career development
On-the-job training
Competitive pay (paid weekly)
Team Member bonus program
Holiday pay
401(k) with matching contributions
Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Typical Physical Demands
Regularly required to talk and hear
Requires standing and walking, with some bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
Occasional lifting of up to 50lbs
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.
Diversity Statement
From the founding of Love’s, our leaders have been passionate about providing excellent customer experiences and helping our Team Members grow. We do both within a culture of respect and inclusion. In order to sustain this culture, we will welcome individuals who are diverse in experiences, age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and physical or mental ability. Also, we are committed to sustaining a professional working environment where ALL people feel respected. By doing these things we will cultivate diversity of thought and a spirit of innovation.
Grow Far with Love's
As a family-based company, we are committed to adhering to our values. Ensuring that each of our people succeeds is central to these values. The Road to Success Program offers leadership and management skills training. If management is your path, we will help you get there. As a merit-based culture, we champion creative and valuable ideas and hard work is not only recognized but rewarded. Whether you are looking for part-time work to supplement your income or to grow into a leadership role, with Love’s, all roads lead to success!
Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.
The Love’s Family of Companies includes:
Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets.
Speedco and Love’s Truck Care, the largest oil change and preventive maintenance and total truck care network.
Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader.
Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert.
TVC Pro-driver, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) protection subscription service.
EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability