Garage Mechanic Internship

Job Description

Job Description

Summer Mechanic Internship – Hands-On Experience in Automotive & Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Are you a local high school or college student with a passion for working with tools, fixing machines, and learning how things work? Have you completed some coursework in automotive, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics and want to gain real-world, on-the-job experience? If so, this internship is a great opportunity to develop your skills alongside experienced professionals in a hands-on garage setting.

Location: Onsite at our Cassopolis Headquarters

Internship Duration: Summer 2026

Pay Rate: $20 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

What You'll Do

As a Mechanic Intern, you'll work alongside experienced technicians, gaining hands-on experience in vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance and repair. Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with inspections, diagnostics, and repairs of MEC's fleet of vehicles and equipment.
• Learning to perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, brake inspections, and tire replacements.
• Supporting emergency field repairs with guidance from our team.
• Assisting with basic engine, drivetrain, and electrical system troubleshooting.
• Maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Who Should Apply

We're looking for a motivated student who is:

• A recent high school graduate, current high school student, or college student currently enrolled in a program focused on automotive, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics.
• Comfortable using tools and eager to learn from experienced professionals.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and willing to work hard in a hands-on setting.
• Familiar with basic vehicle maintenance-prior hands-on experience is a plus!

Why This Internship?

• Gain real-world experience working on heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
• Work with a skilled team of professionals in a fast-paced garage environment.
• Get exposure to career opportunities in mechanics and fleet maintenance.
• Earn $20 per hour while learning valuable skills!

Ready to jumpstart your career in mechanics? Apply by April 26th!

About MEC

In the 1930s, Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) began to bring power and light to the rural space when the large utility providers wouldn't. Today's MEC embraces that same spirit, transforming the rural space by delivering first-in-class innovations and solutions where others won't. We bring comfort and convenience in the form of electric, propane and Internet solutions across our service territory in southwest and southeast Michigan. But there's a constant energy at MEC and it's much bigger than the services we provide. It's a buzz felt wherever our employees gather, whether in the office or in the field. Because we genuinely like each other. We help each other solve problems. We boost each other up. And at the end of the day, we gather for fun and share stories about our work and home lives. We've worked hard to build a culture we're proud of, a culture that values taking care of each other, collaborating on new ideas and standing up for our rural community. We're excited about the work we do and who we get to do that work with. We're MEC. With us, it's all about the energy.

Midwest Energy & Communications is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status.

All applicants who are selected for a position within Midwest Energy & Communications are required to pass a physical examination, drug screen, and background check when employed .