Apprentice Automotive Service Technician
About The Position
Columbus Motor Company is the leading Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler dealer in East Central Nebraska. We're hiring for an Apprentice Service Technician to join our team! Learn while you earn! Are you looking for a new opportunity and chance to grow your career? We provide a great learning environment for Technicians with continuing education and hands-on training. Technician Specific Benefits Air conditioned shop Shop equipped with the newest technology Uniforms provided Discounts on products and services Highly productive shop Career advancement opportunities, promote from within ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web-based training Clean and professional work environment Competitive wages Additional Benefits We Offer Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Supplemental Insurances 401K Plan Paid time off Birthday pay Give a day to charity pay Holiday pay Growth opportunities Employee vehicle purchase plans Family owned and operated Long term job security Flexible Work Schedule Responsibilities Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership. Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment. Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc. Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers are informed if any additional service is needed. Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs. Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications. Qualifications Strong understanding of the service drive High school diploma or equivalent Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination Mechanical and troubleshooting skills Excellent customer service skills Basic computer competencies Positive, friendly attitude, along with a customer service mentality Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment Team player with ability to collaborate with others effectively Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications Able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment Valid driver's license and clean driving record Willing to submit to pre-employment background check We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check. Interested candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of the service drive
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination
- Mechanical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Basic computer competencies
- Positive, friendly attitude, along with a customer service mentality
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
- Team player with ability to collaborate with others effectively
- Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications
- Able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Willing to submit to pre-employment background check
Responsibilities
- Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership.
- Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
- Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers are informed if any additional service is needed.
- Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs.
- Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.
Benefits
- Air conditioned shop
- Shop equipped with the newest technology
- Uniforms provided
- Discounts on products and services
- Highly productive shop
- Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
- ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career
- Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web-based training
- Clean and professional work environment
- Competitive wages
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Supplemental Insurances
- 401K Plan
- Paid time off
- Birthday pay
- Give a day to charity pay
- Holiday pay
- Growth opportunities
- Employee vehicle purchase plans
- Family owned and operated
- Long term job security
- Flexible Work Schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
