# Gregory Poole Apprenticeship Program - Job Training Program or Employment Skills Training Program

Provider: [Gregory Poole Equipment Company](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/gregory-poole-equipment)

- Program type: Employment Skills Training
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 31 - 60 days
- Locations: Rocky Mount, NC; Hanahan, SC; Chesapeake, VA; Harrisonburg, VA; Richmond, VA; and 2 more
- Website: https://www.gregorypoole.com
- Contact: Mark Wallace, mark.wallace@gregpoole.com
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/gregory-poole-equipment-company-gregory-poole-apprenticeship-program-h8ufv8

## Summary

The primary function of the apprentice technician is to learn through classes and hands on training how to perform routine mechanical repairs on industrial equipment.

## Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Learn / utilize safety practices associated with shop and field service operations and usage of various types of shop and field service equipment and shop field service tooling. Learn required PPE for different shop and field service situations.Learn and understand basic business concepts associated with the service department.Learn and complete proper service documentation as required. This will include time entry, service reports, part order forms and returns, core tags and warranty tags,Exposure / utilization of information systems to assist with diagnostics, troubleshooting, assembly/disassembly process, ordering parts, etc.Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test.Perform routine repairs on industrial equipment.Use hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment, drains fluids into tubs, cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer.Climb up onto, under, & into equipment, uses hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble equipment.Assist other GPLS technicians with larger equipment repairs. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education:Must have a high school education or GED. Work Experience:Must be mechanically inclined and have good basic knowledge obtained through schooling or work experience; Physical:Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 95 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

## Locations

- Rocky Mount, NC, 27804 (near 2745 N Wesleyan Blvd)
- Hanahan, SC, 29410 (near 1002 Bankton Cir)
- Chesapeake, VA, 23321 (near 805 Curtis Saunders Ct.)
- Harrisonburg, VA, 22801 (near 591 Belle Circle)
- Richmond, VA, 23225 (near 5808 Midlothian Turnpike)
- Roanoke, VA, 24012 (near 116-A Liberty Road NE)
- Winchester, VA, 22601 (near 712 North Kent Street)
- Winchester, VA, 22601 (near 712 North Kent Street)

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