Diesel Apprentice Technician- Madison, AL

Velocity Vehicle Group•Madison, AL

1d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

At Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG), we represent a premium commercial brand in medium to heavy truck dealerships. We provide a full-service experience, from exceptional sales teams to highly skilled technicians and readily available parts. Our mission is to be the ultimate one-stop shop for truckers, owner operators, fleets, and companies. Combined with our Leasing and Rental business and financial services division, VVG stands as the premier truck dealership. Velocity Vehicle Group is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization, and we're on the lookout for individuals who relish daily challenges and are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service, both within the company and to our valued clients. When you join VVG, you'll experience an extraordinary work environment, complete with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching, as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture! Apprentice Technicians play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient functioning of the truck repair process. Their responsibilities encompass creating detailed repair plans, submitting parts requisitions for required components, and meticulously tagging all warranty parts that undergo replacement. Additionally, technicians are accountable for returning parts with core value and consistently communicating progress updates to their Foreman on a daily basis. Organizing toolboxes and maintaining clean, safe workstations are essential aspects of their duties. The role of an Apprentice Technician involves a proactive approach to learning service department operations and technician responsibilities. Ample training opportunities, including shadowing experienced master techs, are provided to support career development.

Requirements

Completion of a technician training course or equivalent work knowledge required
Mechanical aptitude
Positive attitude
Motivated

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or the equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Create detailed repair plans.
Submit parts requisitions for required components.
Tag all warranty parts that undergo replacement.
Return parts with core value.
Communicate progress updates to their Foreman on a daily basis.
Organize toolboxes and maintain clean, safe workstations.
Proactively learn service department operations and technician responsibilities.
Perform oil changes.
Perform diesel particulate filter cleaning.
Perform brake inspections and work on brakes.
Perform general maintenance of the service department including sweeping, cleaning and other maintenance tasks as needed.