Apprentice Technician

Competencies

• Exceptional customer service skills; ability to listen to customers and determine how to best assist them
• Knowledge of automotive systems
• Strong desire to learn and grow as a technician
• Ability to use technical reference materials and technical manuals
• Ability to wear all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer
• Ability to take direction from multiple senior employees and prioritize
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Outstanding attention to detail with a commitment to quality
• Ability to follow processes to ensure quality and safety
• Ability to communicate technical terms to non-technical audience
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude during the training period while learning at a fast pace

Supervisory Responsibility N/A

Work Environment/ Physical Demands Will primarily work in an automotive shop environment. Workspace is covered but may involve various weather conditions such as heat and cold as well as safety hazards due to the nature of work. May experience loud noise on a regular basis.

• Medium/Heavy Work-Will lift over 50 pounds at a time with assistance device required and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to or over 35 pounds with assistance device available as needed.
• This position will require the employee to be standing for prolonged periods of time
• This position requires the ability to push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, and walk on a regular basis
• This position involves repetitive motion
• This position requires the ability to talk and hear

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Shop Business Hours with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. A recent graduate of a vocational program in automotive repair.

Preferred Education and Experience A.A or equivalent vocational certification in automotive repair. A combination of education and experience to equal certification and one or more years' experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations) Valid Driver's License