Mechanic Student

Classification: Student 

Work Hours: 15 - 29 hours/week: M-F, 7 AM - 5 PM

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: Turn your passion for automotive maintenance into hands-on experience! Join our team in this student position and gain valuable, real-world experience working alongside skilled technicians while developing your technical knowledge and mechanical skills. In this role, you'll perform essential preventive maintenance, including oil changes, vehicle inspections, minor repairs, and brake replacements on vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 20,000 pounds or less. You'll also gain experience safely operating vehicles and shop equipment, assist experienced technicians with more advanced diagnostics and repairs, and receive valuable safety and job-specific training.

This is an opportunity to learn by doing, build confidence in your abilities, and develop practical skills that can help prepare you for a future career in automotive and fleet maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and working in awkward and strenuous positions to repair or inspect vehicles and construction equipment. Requires above normal mental and visual alertness quite frequently. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and/or exceed those demands described above.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or technical school with a program duration of 12+ months

• Must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher

• Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday between the hours of 2:30 pm and 11:00 pm

• Must have good oral and written communication skills

• Valid driver's license
  
  

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements: 

• Pursuing an education in Automotive Technology, Collision Repair Technology, or Diesel-Powered Equipment Technology

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong customer service skills

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer