Apprentice Fast Service Technician: Start Your Auto Career

Bill Pearce Motors; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bill Pearce MINI – Reno, Nevada is recruiting for an Apprentice Fast Service / Lube Technician to join the service team. This role offers hands-on experience with MINI vehicles, mentoring, and growth toward technician mastery while performing oil changes, inspections, and basic maintenance.

The program emphasizes full-time employment, training alongside experienced techs, and development through factory training and progressive duties as skills increase.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in becoming a professional automotive technician.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Must have a basic automotive repair tool set or more appropriate for performing routine maintenance and entry-level repairs.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow instructions and established repair procedures.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced service environment.
• Comfortable using computers, tablets, and electronic repair information.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Automotive technical school education or previous automotive experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to safely operate customer and dealership vehicles.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements associated with automotive service work.

Responsibilities

• Perform oil and filter services and scheduled maintenance.
• Perform tire rotations and basic tire services.
• Inspect and adjust tire pressures.
• Perform vehicle inspections and identify maintenance or safety concerns.
• Inspect brakes, tires, fluids, filters, belts, and other maintenance items.
• Replace engine and cabin air filters.
• Replace wiper blades and perform other basic maintenance services.
• Perform battery testing and replacement.
• Assist with mounting and balancing tires.
• Reset maintenance indicators following completed services.
• Perform basic repairs as your training and abilities progress.
• Complete required vehicle inspection documentation accurately.
• Create clear vehicle inspection videos for customers in accordance with dealership standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Properly maintain and care for dealership tools and equipment.
• Follow all MINI/BMW repair procedures and dealership safety standards.
• Work with experienced technicians and management to continually develop your technical skills.
• Participate in MINI/BMW factory training as assigned.
• Perform additional service and maintenance duties as your experience and certifications increase.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Willingness to learn

Education

Automotive technical school

Tools

Basic automotive repair tool set

Job description

Bill Pearce MINI – Reno, Nevada is recruiting for an Apprentice Fast Service / Lube Technician to join the service team. This role offers hands-on experience with MINI vehicles, mentoring, and growth toward technician mastery while performing oil changes, inspections, and basic maintenance.

The program emphasizes full-time employment, training alongside experienced techs, and development through factory training and progressive duties as skills increase.