Apprentice Technician - Land Rover Roaring Fork

Sonic Automotive•Glenwood Springs, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Land Rover Roaring Fork is hiring an Apprentice Technician to perform vehicle repair and maintenance work in accordance with dealership and factory standards. The role includes diagnosing malfunctions, completing assigned repairs, documenting work, communicating with service advisors and the parts department, and ensuring vehicles and the shop are kept clean and safe. The technician may also supervise apprentice technicians assigned to them, attend factory-sponsored training, and stay current on factory technical bulletins. The role is based in a climate-controlled shop and follows a 4/10 shift weekly. Annual salary is $47,840–$60,000, based on qualifications and performance, with bonus pay of up to $3.50 per flat-rate hour and a tenure bonus program beginning six months after hire. The employer describes a career path from entry level to top level and offers training and opportunities for internal advancement.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Authorization to work in the USA.
Ability to pass pre-employment testing, including background checks, an MVR check, and a drug test.
Ability to follow directions and willingness to learn and mentor teammates.
Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Respect for teammates and a positive outlook.

Nice To Haves

At least 2–5 years of on-the-job experience as a flat-rate technician or mechanic.
ASE certification and/or trade school certification.
Land Rover or multi-brand experience.

Responsibilities

Receive repair orders from the dispatcher and take them to the stall area.
Perform work listed on repair orders efficiently and accurately, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Diagnose the cause of malfunctions and perform repairs.
Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts when a job is under warranty or when requested by the customer.
Examine vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required.
Immediately notify the service advisor if outlined work is not needed or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Document work performed.
Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to the test technician; do not use customer vehicles for personal errands.
Supervise assigned apprentice technicians.
Attend factory-sponsored training classes and stay current on factory technical bulletins.
Keep customers’ vehicles clean.
Keep the shop area neat and clean, and account for dealership-owned tools.
Follow federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal requirements.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and immediately report accidents to a manager or supervisor.