Automotive Service Technician Apprentice

Pride Motor Group • Lynn, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pride Chevrolet in Lynn, Massachusetts is hiring 2 to 4 Apprentice Technicians for an in-house automotive apprenticeship program. The program is designed to help apprentices progress toward factory certification, increased pay, and greater responsibility through structured training and coaching. Apprentices work alongside experienced technicians and receive OEM and in-house training, along with one-on-one personal development coaching through Car Motivators.

Pay starts at $20 per hour and up, based on experience, with built-in increases as training and certification stages are completed. Performance and production bonuses are available as apprentices progress. The position requires either recent graduation from an accredited automotive technical or trade school, or at least 12 months of verifiable hands-on automotive repair experience in an independent shop or dealership.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and rotating Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Employees scheduled for a Saturday shift receive one weekday off, arranged when the schedule is made. The dealership is closed Sundays. Pride Motor Group is a family-owned dealership group that has operated for over 40 years and promotes advancement from within. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Recent graduate of an accredited automotive technical or trade school, or at least 12 months of verifiable hands-on automotive repair experience in an independent shop or dealership.
• Genuine interest in pursuing factory certifications and building an automotive career.
• Strong work ethic and growth mindset; willingness to be coached and improve.
• Friendly, coachable, and a team player.
• Must be insurable under the dealership garage policy.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Commitment to the dealership's stated technician expectations, including accurate repair work and documentation, honest time punches, ownership of comebacks, and maintaining an organized workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Chevrolet experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform maintenance, diagnostic, and repair tasks under the guidance of experienced technicians.
• Read, comprehend, and complete all actions on assigned repair orders.
• Perform, document, and video all multipoint inspection findings on the repair order.
• Follow safety guidelines and keep the workspace, tools, and customer vehicles secure.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with technicians, advisors, and staff.
• Complete required OEM and in-house training and certifications on schedule.
• Treat every vehicle and customer's trust with care and accountability.
• Show up dependably, on time, and ready to learn every day.
• Perform accurate diagnostics and repairs, with the expectation that work is fixed right the first time.
• Provide a full video multipoint inspection and a photo or video for every recommended item.
• Maintain accurate repair-order documentation and honest time punches, and take ownership of comebacks.
• Maintain a clean, organized bay and workstation and contribute a positive, team-first attitude and commitment to CSI.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical insurance through Aetna, including access to affordable care and prescriptions through CVS pharmacies.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance through EyeMed.
• Paid vacation: one week after the first year, two weeks after the second year, and three weeks after seven years.
• Five paid sick days annually, with up to five unused days able to roll over each year.
• Holiday pay.
• Full OEM and in-house training toward factory certification, with training paid by the course for its scheduled duration.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee discount on service and parts.
• Employee and family vehicle purchase plan.
• One-on-one personal development coaching through Car Motivators.
• Opportunities for advancement in a promote-from-within shop.
• Long-term job security at a family-owned dealership group with over 40 years in business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed