Automotive Technician Apprentice

LaFontaine Ford Grand Rapids • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family, promotes employees from within, is passionate about protecting the environment, has an inspiring company culture, and is actively involved with the community and local charities? If so, this opportunity might be for you! THE POSITION: The Automotive Technician Apprentice assists the technician in vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards.

Requirements

• Current, valid, driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) are required.
• Six months to one year related technical training and/or experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders from dispatcher and perform repair.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
• Communicate with Parts Department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Advise service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Document work performed.
• Road-test vehicles when required and to quality-check work performed.
• Attend training classes.
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Ensure that customers’ vehicles are kept clean.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discounts on Sales and Service
• Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)
• Voluntary Benefits (Flexing Spending Account, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection)
• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees