Technician Apprentice

Description

Join the Team at Stokes Honda North - A Family-Owned and Operated Dealership!

Stokes Honda North is seeking motivated and hardworking individuals to  join our team as Automotive Technician Apprentices. This is a great opportunity to start your career in the automotive industry and receive hands-on training from experienced professionals.  We are a family-owned and operated dealership with a reputations for excellence and great place to work.

What we offer:

· State-of-the-art service shop that's fully air-conditioned - kept cool in the summer and warm in the winter. 

· All new Hunter equipment including:

           o 3 alignment racks

           o 3 tire changers

           o 3 tire balancers

           o 3 on-the-car brake lathes

· Competitive pay based on experience and certifications

· Month-end performance bonus - earn more based on performance and results

· One week of paid time off after 90 days of employment. 

· Flexible start times between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

· Toolbox and roll cart supplied

· Lunch provided every Saturday by the Stokes Family

· Friendly, team-oriented atmosphere

· A supportive family-operated dealership where your learnings and growth are encouraged.

What you’ll do:.

· Assist experienced technicians with routine maintenance and repairs

· Learn to diagnose and repair vehicle issues using modern tools and equipment

· Perform oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks and other entry-level services

· Participate in ongoing training and development

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

· Communicate effectively with team members and service staff

Requirements:

· Strong interest in automotive repair and maintenance

· Willingness to learn and follow instructions from senior technicians

· Basic mechanical aptitude or previous shop/classroom experience is a plus.

· Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record

· Reliable, motivated and a team player

Ready to join the team?

Submit your application

Call Vince Piazzola at (843) 934.3900

-or- stop by Stokes Honda North at 8650 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC, 29406

Requirements

Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standing: Must be able to work in a standing position up to eight (8) hours per day in four (4) hour intervals on concrete and asphalt surfaces.
2. Sitting: Certain mechanical tasks may require work in the sitting position up to three (3) hour intervals with mobility breaks as necessary. Sitting surfaces will depend on the tasks performed.
3. Walking: Various tasks will require walking as much as 100 yards on concrete and asphalt surfaces. 10-20% of the day requires walking in multiple increments.
4. Changing Positions: Flexibility is allowed in making frequent position changes (standing, sitting, and walking) as necessary to physically perform routine mechanical tasks.
5. Carrying/Lifting: 80-90% of the day will be spent carrying objects that weigh less than 10 lbs. Less than 5% of the day will be spent lifting objects that weigh over 10 lbs. but not more than 50 lbs. These objects may come in various shapes and sizes. If the object is too bulky or heavy, the technician must seek assistance.
6. Pushing/Pulling: Various types of equipment (e.g., engine hoist, floor jacks, engine analyzer, air hoses, etc.) will require pushing and/or pulling. Pushing is also required when moving inoperative vehicles. Some objects will require up to 50 lbs. of torque or effort for 100 feet or less. Pushing/pulling activities are required 10-15% of the day.
7. Bending/Twisting: The ability to bend and/or twist from waist, knees, neck, back, or arms is required 100% of the time while performing repair operations. 80-90% of the day will be spent performing repair operations.
8. Reaching/Handling: All repair operations will require the use of hands and arms. 90% extension, contraction of arms and 180 degree rotation of hands/arms will be necessary to perform routine job tasks. 80-90% of the day will require various reaching/handling functions.
9. Climbing: Technicians may be required to service vehicle roof panel accessories or modified equipment installed on customer vehicles. These repairs may involve ascending and descending stairs or a ladder of some type.
10. Crawling/Kneeling: Crawling and/or kneeling are required when positioning a floor jack or hydraulic lift on concrete surfaces. Some crawling and/or kneeling may also be necessary to inspect under a vehicle at ground level. This function may be necessary 10-12 times a day in 1-5 minute increments.

Qualifications & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Hours of Work

Expected hours of work will be established by the Department Director and employee based upon hours of operation, availability and employment status, prior to date of hire or transfer.

Travel

Travel is limited and local during the business day, although some out of area and overnight travel may be required.

Required Education & Experience

Two to four years of related experience and/or training; or Associates Degree (A.A) or equivalent from a two-year college or technician school and one year of related experience and/or training.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, skills, requirements, duties, responsibilities or working conditions that are required of the employee for this job. While this is intended to be an accurate summary of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed where necessary or change requires.