Pre-Apprentice Auto Mechanic | Deer Valley

aps • Deer Valley, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Public Service’s Deer Valley Garage is hiring a Pre-Apprentice Auto Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and routine maintenance on light-duty vehicles. After successfully completing UTI Training Classes ATD 112 and ATD 127, the employee will complete inspections on DOT vehicles and equipment under a Journeyman’s sign-off. The position also assists Journeymen with repairs and 90-day inspections on equipment. Duties may include tire service, emergency jump starts, changing batteries, light bulbs and lenses, preparing new vehicles, picking up parts, shuttling vehicles, shop clean-up, and field work.

The primary schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Arizona time. During training and schooling, hours may change to 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or alternate shifts. Shift work may be required. The role is onsite and requires working with aerial equipment subject to a 300-pound weight limit. The established headquarters may be relocated to the HUBwest Service Center, 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date determined by the company. Employees must live within one hour of the primary duty location.

Candidates must satisfy the stated education, driver’s license, and automotive coursework or work experience qualifications. The selection process includes required testing and may include an essential job functions assessment, physical field evaluation, and oral interview. Applicants must submit the specified documents by the posting close date of November 13, 2026; late bids will not be accepted.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED before the application closing date.
• Have a manual-transmission Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or permit at the time of application. Applicants hired with a permit must obtain a valid manual-transmission Class A CDL with no mechanical restrictions, such as air-brake restrictions, within 45 days of their official start date.
• Be enrolled in or have completed automotive curriculum coursework, with a grade of C or better, from an accredited college, vocational technical school, or vehicle manufacturer training program; alternatively, have one year of suitable work experience in an automotive or truck repair facility and provide documentation.
• Live within one hour of the primary duty location, or relocate within the required reasonable distance.
• Successfully pass the Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) CAST aptitude test.
• Meet the requirements of the essential job functions assessment before participating in any physical field evaluation.
• Successfully pass a physical hands-on field evaluation and an oral interview.
• Submit a resume and the required education, CDL or permit, and automotive coursework or work-experience documentation by the posting close date.
• Be able to work with aerial equipment subject to a 300-pound weight limit.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and regular maintenance on light-duty vehicles.
• After successful completion of UTI Training Classes ATD 112 and ATD 127, complete inspections on DOT vehicles and equipment for Journeyman sign-off.
• Assist Journeymen with repairs and 90-day inspections on equipment.
• Perform tire service and emergency jump starts.
• Change batteries, light bulbs, and lenses.
• Prepare new vehicles.
• Pick up parts and shuttle vehicles.
• Clean up the shop.
• Perform field work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED