Automotive Apprentice Technician (Growth Potential) | Weekends Off | Olathe

Christian Brothers Automotive•Olathe, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Automotive Apprentice Technician at Christian Brothers Automotive, you will be provided mentorship and training to learn how to perform diagnostic and mechanical repairs under the guidance of a Master Automotive Technician. You will gain confidence, build experience, and the skills required to be a successful Automotive Technician. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work side by side with a certified Automotive Technician and will learn to repair engines, steering and suspension, automotive HVAC systems, and much more. Build experience and skills as an automotive mechanic across a wide range of domestic and foreign vehicles. Perform State Inspections. Perform routine maintenance procedures including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid flushes, etc. Perform honest, clear, and complete multi-point vehicle inspections in service to our guests. Work as part of a team to solve technical problems quickly and effectively. You will use your skills to get vehicles ready for our customers, ensuring they are safe and reliable. Follow and promote our high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization. Working together with other technicians you will solve problems, meet deadlines, and deliver great results.

Requirements

A strong motivation to learn a mechanical service career path
Attending an Automotive Program or recent graduate preferred
Some knowledge and experience in repairing vehicles preferred
Shows a high level of interest, willingness to learn, and embraces new ideas
Good communication skills and strong attention to detail
Self-motivated and exemplifies a positive attitude
A valid driver’s license
Occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds
Be able to work with tools on vehicles lifted above their head
Work in tight spaces as dictated by the vehicle's needed repair
Have the needed dexterity in order to efficiently use hand-tools
Walk/stand for the majority of the workday
Drive manual transmission vehicles
Keeping a brisk work pace in a high-volume environment
Efficiently navigate a computer

Nice To Haves

Attending an Automotive Program or recent graduate preferred
Some knowledge and experience in repairing vehicles preferred

Responsibilities

Work side by side with a certified Automotive Technician and will learn to repair engines, steering and suspension, automotive HVAC systems, and much more
Build experience and skills as an automotive mechanic across a wide range of domestic and foreign vehicles
Perform State Inspections
Perform routine maintenance procedures including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid flushes, etc.
Perform honest, clear, and complete multi-point vehicle inspections in service to our guests
Work as part of a team to solve technical problems quickly and effectively
Use your skills to get vehicles ready for our customers, ensuring they are safe and reliable
Follow and promote our high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization
Working together with other technicians you will solve problems, meet deadlines, and deliver great results