Automotive Technician Apprentice

Job Summary: Herb Connolly Chevrolet is looking for a Automotive Technician Apprentice to join our growing team! The right candidate will have a strong background in automotive and some experience doing light mechanical work and fluid exchanges on cars. The day-to-day duties of this role include lube, oil and filter changes, rotating tires and other light maintenance work (wiper blades, air filters). The right candidate has a desire to continue to progress and learn as a technician to advance onto larger maintenance, repairs and ultimately diagnostics. We are looking for individuals that want to learn and grow and turn this into a career. We will provide master technician mentors and all training necessary to one day become a Master Technician. Join our team, grow with us and find a way to earn over $100,000 one day. Sign on bonus of up to $2,500 available for the right candidates with proper certifications and/or experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Professional Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Owned and Operated

Responsibilities Test to check systems and components are secure and working properly

Isolate the systems or components that might have caused the problem

Drive the vehicle for testing purposes and inspect and refill fluid levels as necessary

Ensure tire pressure for proper inflation, clean and lubricate fittings as needed

Install a new oil drain plug and new oil filter and communicate oil levels to teammates

Maintain efficiency and accuracy in diagnosing as well as repairing vehicles

Repair or replace worn parts ahead of the vehicle’s breakdown or damage

Use power tools, machine tools, and common hand tools to perform various tasks

Qualifications Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications

Ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment

High School Diploma or GED (required)

ASE Certification/Technical degree (preferred)

One year in a service department

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

About Us: Herb Connolly Chevrolet is family-owned and operated by the four Connolly brothers, whose great-grandfather, Herb Connolly, founded the dealership in 1918. We pride ourselves on our family culture and believe that's why most of our team have long tenures, with many employees of 20+ years at all of our stores! We love to watch our employees grow, and actively promote from within whenever possible, and are always looking for motivated individuals to join our growing family!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.