Youth Apprentice

Youth Apprentice(Express Lube/Detail)

Bergstrom Automotive

We are looking for motivated high school students eligible to participate in work-based learning programs. This is an entry-level opportunity to jumpstart your career in the automotive industry with a focus on either vehicle maintenance or professional detailing.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Student Status: Currently enrolled in high school and able to participate in work-based learning.
• Licensing: Must possess a valid driver’s license with a reputable driving record.
• Personality: An upbeat and positive personality with a cheerful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Service Skills: Ability to provide excellent guest service and use active listening to meet guest needs.
• Communication: Strong verbal communication skills to interact effectively with both guests and dealership staff.
• Team Player: A willingness to help out in various areas of the dealership and lend assistance to any department when necessary.
• Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members and guest

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Capacity to bend, stretch, and maneuver around or under vehicles.
• Ability to stand or kneel on cement floors for extended periods.

Express Lube Technician

• Perform maintenance including oil and filter changes, tire balancing and rotations, and cooling system flushes.
• Conduct comprehensive Multi-Point Inspections (MPI) with your team, check fluid levels, and adjust tire pressure as needed.
• Greet guests enthusiastically by name, review vehicle history for additional needs, and provide a personal escort to their vehicle upon completion.
• Document all work performed and recommended, and coordinate with service consultants if additional safety or service work is identified.
• Maintain a clean workspace (clutter-free workbenches and toolboxes) and comply with all safety regulations, including OSHA and hazardous waste disposal.

Detail Technician

• Wash exteriors, clean windows, wipe door jambs, and apply wax to vehicles before they leave the dealership.
• Vacuum interiors, clean upholstery and rugs, and apply preservation agents to leather or vinyl surfaces.
• Steam-clean engine compartments, apply tire dressing, and assist with touch-up paint or buffing to restore the vehicle's appearance.
• Examine vehicles for defects like dents or scratches and ensure proper mechanical operation before returning them to guests.
• Assist with shuttling guests, refueling vehicles, and maintaining a clean showroom.

Qualifications

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

• Competitive compensation!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance (for FT team members)
• Two weeks of PTO upon start date (for FT team members)
• Discounts on vehicles, service, and parts
• 401(k) with company match for FT team members
• Paid Holidays (for FT team members)
• Wellness Program
• Free Team Member Clinic
• Free Health Coach
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Training and opportunities for career growth and advancement

WHAT MAKES BERGSTROM DIFFERENT:

• Wisconsin's largest automotive group and is a top 50 automotive dealer in the US
• Established in 1982 in Neenah WI
• 2,300+ team members working in Green Bay, Kaukauna, Appleton, Manitowoc, Neenah, Oshkosh, Madison, and Middleton
• 39 dealerships representing 36 brands
• Consistently recognized by Automotive News as the top dealership group to work for in Wisconsin and one of top dealership groups to work for in the United States
• Received Glassdoor's "Best Places to Work" award
• Recognized by the Better Business Bureau and Time Magazine
• We are committed to giving back to our communities by supporting local organizations including Make-a-Wish, United Way, and Breast Cancer Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin