Entry Level Engine Technician Jobs
New grad engine technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a strong technical portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Automotive, and Mining & Natural Resources, with employers like Ace Hardware, Aggreko, and Stratton Aviation hiring at this level now.
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Horn's Northern Neck Ace Hardware Hiring: Immediate Opening for a Highly Skilled Small Engine Repair & Rental Equipment Technician
Are you looking for a fun and dynamic workplace where your mechanical skills truly make a difference? Do you want to be part of a loving community-focused team that values your expertise and dedication?
Join Ace Hardware, your friendly local hardware store, where we pride ourselves on being small, personal, and community-driven. As a talented Small Engine Repair & Rental Equipment Technician, you’ll enjoy a rewarding role repairing and maintaining outdoor power and rental equipment while gaining valuable hands-on experience. We offer great benefits including paid time off and employee discounts to support your growth and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain STIHL and Toro outdoor power equipment, including chainsaws, mowers, and trimmers.
- Service rental equipment such as trenchers, stump grinders, woodchippers, excavators, skid steers, and more.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fuel systems.
- Deliver and pick up rental equipment safely using company vehicles and trailers, ensuring secure transport and proper documentation.
- Respond to field service calls for on-site repairs and breakdown assistance.
- Maintain organized shop operations, inventory, and accurate service records.
- Follow all safety protocols and provide excellent, courteous customer service.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Experience in small engine repair or equipment servicing, with knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines.
- Familiarity with STIHL, Toro, and construction rental equipment is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record; ability to operate delivery vehicles and tow trailers.
- Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work Monday to Friday with on-call and weekend availability.
Why Work with Ace Hardware?
- Be part of a supportive, community-oriented team that feels like family.
- Enjoy a fast-paced, fun work environment where your skills are valued.
- Benefit from paid time off, Simple IRA matching, and exclusive employee discounts.
- Grow your expertise in small engine and rental equipment repair.
- Work on-site with a variety of exciting outdoor power and construction equipment.
Location: Horn's Northern Neck Ace Hardware, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
Ready to join our enthusiastic and motivated team? Apply today and help us keep our community’s projects moving forward with reliable and safe equipment!
We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.
Pay:
- Other
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
Horn's Northern Neck Ace Hardware. 96 School St, Kilmarnock, VA, 22482
Horn's Northern Neck Ace Hardware Hiring: Immediate Opening for a Highly Skilled Small Engine Repair & Rental Equipment Technician
Are you looking for a fun and dynamic workplace where your mechanical skills truly make a difference? Do you want to be part of a loving community-focused team that values your expertise and dedication?
Join Ace Hardware, your friendly local hardware store, where we pride ourselves on being small, personal, and community-driven. As a talented Small Engine Repair & Rental Equipment Technician, you’ll enjoy a rewarding role repairing and maintaining outdoor power and rental equipment while gaining valuable hands-on experience. We offer great benefits including paid time off and employee discounts to support your growth and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain STIHL and Toro outdoor power equipment, including chainsaws, mowers, and trimmers.
- Service rental equipment such as trenchers, stump grinders, woodchippers, excavators, skid steers, and more.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fuel systems.
- Deliver and pick up rental equipment safely using company vehicles and trailers, ensuring secure transport and proper documentation.
- Respond to field service calls for on-site repairs and breakdown assistance.
- Maintain organized shop operations, inventory, and accurate service records.
- Follow all safety protocols and provide excellent, courteous customer service.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Experience in small engine repair or equipment servicing, with knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines.
- Familiarity with STIHL, Toro, and construction rental equipment is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record; ability to operate delivery vehicles and tow trailers.
- Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work Monday to Friday with on-call and weekend availability.
Why Work with Ace Hardware?
- Be part of a supportive, community-oriented team that feels like family.
- Enjoy a fast-paced, fun work environment where your skills are valued.
- Benefit from paid time off, Simple IRA matching, and exclusive employee discounts.
- Grow your expertise in small engine and rental equipment repair.
- Work on-site with a variety of exciting outdoor power and construction equipment.
Location: Horn's Northern Neck Ace Hardware, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
Ready to join our enthusiastic and motivated team? Apply today and help us keep our community’s projects moving forward with reliable and safe equipment!
We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.
Pay:
- Other
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
Horn's Northern Neck Ace Hardware. 96 School St, Kilmarnock, VA, 22482
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Entry Level Engine Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level engine technician job?
Start by building hands-on experience through vocational programs, community college automotive or diesel technology courses, or internships at dealerships and repair shops. Employers at this level look for a solid understanding of engine systems, comfort with diagnostic tools, and a willingness to learn on the job. Certifications like ASE Student Certification can give a junior candidate a real edge over other applicants.
Which companies hire entry level engine technicians?
Companies hiring entry level engine technicians right now include Ace Hardware, Aggreko, and Stratton Aviation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including dealerships, fleet maintenance companies, aerospace manufacturers, and industrial equipment firms that bring on junior technicians and train them to their standards.
Are there remote entry level engine technician jobs?
Yes, though remote work is limited in this hands-on field. About 0% of entry level engine technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to involve technical support, parts coordination, or quality inspection functions rather than direct repair work. The majority of positions require on-site presence in a shop, plant, or fleet facility.
Are these new grad engine technician jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior engine technician roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or vocational school work in place of full-time history, or mentions that it will train the right candidate. If a listing does not require prior professional experience, it fits the new grad category.
Which industries hire the most entry level engine technicians?
Entry Level engine technician roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Automotive, and Mining & Natural Resources, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the junior level because they rely on large equipment fleets, high technician turnover, or apprenticeship pipelines that are designed to bring in candidates directly out of school or training programs.