Duke Energy

Runs regulated power and gas utilities in the US

Vehicle Maintenance Technician Intern

Automotive Mechanical Repair & Maintenance +1Posted on Nov 13

InternshipFlorence, SC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Currently enrolled and pursuing a two-year degree in Automotive Technology or a similar field.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.
Have a valid driver's license.
Must not graduate prior to May 2027.
Be able to stand and walk on concrete for extended periods.
Be able to work in a garage environment with noise, fumes, and dust, and tolerate heights in aerial devices.
Be able to lift and/or push at least 100 pounds several times per shift.
Be able to carry at least 50 pounds a distance of at least 25 feet.
Repeatedly bend and twist.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance inspections on light- and medium-duty vehicles and equipment, and assist higher-classification technicians with inspections on all vehicles and equipment.
Assist with Federal Department of Transportation inspections and adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for those inspections.
Assist with dielectric test inspections.
Perform diagnostics and repairs on light and medium vehicles, trailers, and powered equipment.
Maintain the technical competence required to diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment.
Perform hydraulic brake system and component repairs.
Assist with hydraulic component repairs.
Assist with air brake system inspections and repairs.
Assist higher-classification technicians with diagnostics and repairs on all vehicles and equipment.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair basic electric system components, including cranking, lighting, and charging systems, and assist with basic air-conditioning systems and component repairs.

Desired Qualifications

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and demonstrate interpersonal skills.
Interact effectively with peers, customers, and management.
Make sound decisions, exercise good judgment, and set priorities.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Have experience using computer equipment, laptops, keyboards, and tablets.

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Locations: Charlotte, NC: Florence, SC

This position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, inspections and basic repairs on utility vehicles and equipment. Includes, but is not limited to passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUV’s, medium and heavy trucks, trailers and off-road equipment. Maintenance operations may take place in the garage or at field locations during various work schedules depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance (PM) inspections on light & medium duty vehicles/equipment and assists higher classification of technicians with PM’s on all vehicles and equipment.
Assists with Federal DOT inspections.
Adheres to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for DOT inspections.
Provides assistance on dielectric test inspections.
Performs diagnostics and repairs on light and medium vehicles, trailers and powered equipment.
Maintains the appropriate level of technical competence required to diagnose and repair vehicles/equipment.
Performs hydraulic brake systems and component repairs.
Assists with hydraulic component repairs.
Assists with air brake system inspections and repairs.
Assists higher classification of technicians with diagnostics and repairs on all vehicles/equipment.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs basic electric system components, cranking, lighting, charging and assist with basic A/C systems and component repairs.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

Currently enrolled and pursuing a two-year degree in Automotive Technology or similar field
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
Valid Driver’s License
Must not graduate prior to May 2027

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Effective communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with peers, customers and management
Demonstrate ability to make sound decisions, exercising good judgement and setting priorities
Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience with computer equipment, laptops, keyboard, tablets, etc.

Working Conditions:

Potential for both full-time and part-time opportunities.
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be able to stand and walk on concrete surface for extended periods of time
Must be able to work in garage environment with associated noise, fumes and dust and tolerate heights in aerial devices
Must be able to lift and/or push at least 100lbs several times per shift
Must be able to carry at least 50 lbs a distance of at least 25 feet
Repeated bending and twisting is required

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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About the Company

Duke Energy

Runs regulated power and gas utilities in the US

Duke Energy runs regulated electric utilities that generate, transmit and sell power to homes and businesses in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and its natural gas utilities deliver gas in five states. Within those territories it holds exclusive rights to serve customers, so it builds and operates its own power plants, transmission lines and local grids, drawing on nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric and solar generation. Customers pay rates approved by state utility commissions, which let Duke earn a set return on what it builds. Duke Energy traces its roots to 1904, when tobacco industrialist James B. Duke backed a hydroelectric venture, and it is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1904

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