About JLG, an Oshkosh company
JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Apprentice is responsible for assisting Workshop Technicians with all functions within the workshop including carrying out pre-delivery of machines, service and repairs to customer and company owned Elevating Work Platforms, telehandlers and lighting towers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
- Learning about and assisting with the evaluation of machine performance
- Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications
- Assisting with installing, testing, repairing and modifying electronic and hydraulic equipment
- Conducting pre delivery inspections and assessing machines to ensure they are in good working order
- Assisting with conducting repairs and maintenance of customer and JLG owned elevating work platforms, telehandlers and lighting towers
- Assisting with any duties as required including general cleaning and tidying of the workshop
- Abide by specific site instructions including Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental policies
- Responsible for completing all appropriate paperwork and inspection forms required by ANZ Standards and also by customer and/or site requirements
- Assist with conducting three monthly and annual inspections of machines in accordance with JLG and Australian industry standards
- Sanding, painting and general trade assistant duties as required.
- General ad-hoc duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- The candidate must be committed to undertaking a 4 year apprenticeship which includes on the job training and block theory and practical training with a registered training organization. Qualifications will include either a cert III in Elevating Work Platforms or a Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology.
- Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal
- Good listening skills including the ability to follow instruction
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient Language, Literacy and Numeracy including the ability to write job notes, read safety information, machine manuals and understand basic numeracy such as time, parts numbers and quantities
- Mature minded and reliable
Skills Required
- Commitment to a 4 year apprenticeship with on-the-job and registered training organization block theory/practical training
- Qualification: Cert III in Elevating Work Platforms or Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Good listening skills and ability to follow instruction
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient language, literacy and numeracy (write job notes, read manuals, understand time/part numbers/quantity)
- Mature minded and reliable
- Willingness to abide by Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental policies
Oshkosh Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Oshkosh Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Oshkosh Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside disability and life insurance. Voluntary add-ons such as accident/critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program further expand coverage breadth.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer matching and an employee stock purchase plan, alongside performance bonuses. Profit sharing and legacy pension arrangements are also referenced, suggesting multiple pathways for long-term financial support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports include flexible work schedules, some remote work options, fitness stipends, and wellness programs. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support add value that complements cash compensation.
Oshkosh Corporation Insights
What We Do
Oshkosh Corporation is an industrial technology company that builds some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We serve our everyday heroes – soldiers, firefighters, people working at great height, environmental and refuse workers – through incredible technology. And with a portfolio of leading brands, we can uniquely take innovation from one brand and apply it across our portfolio.
Why Work With Us
We make equipment that moves the world forward. With ~15,000 team members united under our People First culture, a career at Oshkosh is an opportunity to do more than just impact industries -- it's an opportunity to make a difference in the world around you, protecting those who protect us.
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