Apprentice Automotive Technician

Volvo Car retailers across the United States are hiring motivated individuals who want to build a career as automotive technicians. The Volvo Apprentice Technician Program connects candidates with participating retailers, provides hands-on training, and offers a clear pathway to Volvo G1 Technician Certification.

Program Highlights

• Paid employment with a local Volvo Car retailer
• 4–12-week apprenticeship with hands-on dealership experience
• Opportunity to advance into a 7-week immersive Volvo training program
• Mentorship from experienced Volvo technicians
• Career growth within the Volvo Cars network

Required Qualifications

• Age 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Ability to pass background and drug screenings
• Strong attendance and professionalism

Education or Experience (One Required)

• Graduate or near completion of an automotive education program (CTE, trade school, college, or military), or
• Minimum 12 months full-time experience in a professional shop (dealer or independent) performing basic maintenance, tire services, and shop safety procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic automotive hand tools
• Valid driver’s license
• ASE or OEM training exposure
• Experience in structured environments (military, fleet, CTE labs)

Pay: $15.00 - $50.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 1000 hours of formal automotive training?
• Do you have 12 months’ full-time experience in a professional shop setting (dealer or independent; automotive, collision, fleet, heavy equipment, diesel, small engine) with supervisor verification. Experience should include basic PM services (oil/filters), tires (mount/balance/rotate), battery testing/R&R, and shop safety/housekeeping.
• If you are in a vocational/career & technical school, do you have at least a 95% attendance rate?
• Do you have a valid and clean driver's license and record?
• Can you pass the criminal, sex-offender, MVR, and 5-panel drug screen requirements?
• Are you 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Are you a graduate or near-completion student of an automotive program (high school CTE, trade school, community college, or military, source-agnostic).

Ability to Commute:

• Roanoke, VA 24014 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person