Apprentice Technician

Job Summary: Our apprentice technicians provide important, regular, necessary maintenance procedures for our customers in addition to training under our certified technicians to perform more extensive diagnosis and repairs by observing and assisting in the process of those repairs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

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  Works alongside an assigned technician to learn to perform quality vehicle service maintenance and repairs.
  


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  Assists assigned technician, as needed picking up parts from the Parts department as requested, replenishing supplies as requested, performing or riding along on test drives for diagnosis, and providing hands on repair support, as directed.
  


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  Performs basic maintenance such as oil changes, lubrication work, tire rotations, and minor repairs, as directed by the service advisors or service manager.
  


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  Completes ongoing training required by the manufacturer and the Company.
  


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  Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner and reports any defects or malfunctions to management.
  


• Other duties, as assigned by the overseeing Technician, Service Advisor or Service Manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Vehicle maintenance – knowledge and skill to perform routine maintenance items on various vehicle makes and models.


2. Attention to detail – ability to follow a process, performing each step completely, and accurately documenting the tasks performed and the findings during each stage.  Double checks their work to ensure vehicles leave in safe, clean condition.


3. Communication – ability to communicate verbally and in writing to detail workload, describe vehicle needs, findings of inspection, and more.  Works well as part of a team.


4. At least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.  Able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wages and paid time off


• Full time team members are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, company-paid life, voluntary life, disability, accident and critical illness insurance plans.


• Gym membership reimbursement available


• 401k plus match available after one year of service


• Learn from our Certified Technicians – we have a great deal of experience in our shop and are always looking to advance the knowledge and abilities of our apprentices