Apprentice Automotive Technician - Hands-On Training & Growth

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Automotive, Inc. in Pensacola, FL is seeking an Apprentice Technician for Audi Pensacola. You will assist certified technicians by handling repair orders, preparing vehicles, and learning dealership and factory standards.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and timely communication with parts and service teams. Candidates should be willing to attend factory training and maintain a clean, organized shop while following all regulations.

Qualifications

• High CSI is required.
• ASE or manufacturing training preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Authorized to work in the USA.
• Pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose cause of 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.
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required.
• Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Document work performed.
• Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands.
• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.
• Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Skills

High CSI

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ASE or manufacturing training

Job description

Sonic Automotive, Inc. in Pensacola, FL is seeking an Apprentice Technician for Audi Pensacola. You will assist certified technicians by handling repair orders, preparing vehicles, and learning dealership and factory standards.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and timely communication with parts and service teams. Candidates should be willing to attend factory training and maintain a clean, organized shop while following all regulations.