Trainee Automotive Key Technician

Dent Wizard•Elkridge, MD

About The Position

Dent Wizard is hiring a trainee automotive key technician to provide key and transponder services for vehicles. Working an assigned route of dealers and other customers, the technician produces duplicate keys and transponders that function like the originals. The role also involves maintaining equipment and inventory, submitting invoices and work orders, and building positive, productive customer relationships. Dent Wizard welcomes experienced key technicians as well as candidates with the right attitude and drive who can complete its training course. The position includes on-the-job training with experienced key technicians to teach advanced techniques.

Requirements

Strong mechanical and electronic skills.
Sales and customer service experience.
Strong work ethic and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently.
Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of automotive electrical systems, key duplication, and transponder programming.
Prior key technician experience; alternatively, the ability and drive to complete the company's training course.

Responsibilities

Produce duplicate vehicle keys and transponders for dealer and other customers along an assigned route.
Maintain equipment and inventory.
Submit invoices and work orders.
Develop positive and productive relationships with customers.
Work independently and manage the workday and schedule.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401(k) with company match of 50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution.
Paid vacation and paid time off.
Paid training.
Company car and gas card.
Locksmith tools allowance and supplies.
Commission and bonus potential.
Steady work and competitive hourly compensation.
Schedule independence and a stated focus on work/life balance.
On-the-job training with seasoned key technicians.
Advancement opportunities to higher technician levels or management roles.