Apprentice Sales & Service Technician, Reno

A1 Garage; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Sales & Service Technician! This exciting role offers hands-on training with industry experts, leading to a rewarding career with the potential for a six-figure income in your first year. You'll learn to travel to customer homes, advise on garage door solutions, and perform essential repairs. With no cap on commissions and a supportive team, your success is our priority. Enjoy benefits like medical, dental, and paid time off while driving your own company vehicle. If you're eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Wrapped Company Vehicle

Gas Card

Tools Provided

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Internal Promotion Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to lift 75lbs and perform manual labor.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record is required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer locations for service calls and repairs.
• Assemble and adjust mechanical components for optimal performance.
• Document operational activities and collect payments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem Solving

Self-motivation

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Navigation Apps

Job description

As an Apprentice Sales & Service Technician, you will learn from the best in the industry. Our team will train you on everything you need to know to thrive in your very own market. No previous experience with garage doors required, we got you!

Pay, benefits, other cool stuff:

• Apprentice Technicians can expect to earn between $60,000 and $150,000 in their first year.
• The Technician role is 100% commission. There is NO CAP on commissions.
• Get your very own wrapped van or truck with a gas card. Tools provided.
• Steady job flow with assigned dispatcher to keep you busy.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K.
• W2-NOT a 1099 job.
• Paid Time Off.
• Weekly pay.

The Journey of an Apprentice Technician:

• Learn the ins and outs of the job with our best technicians during apprenticeship.
• After a successful apprenticeship, you will receive a $1,000 bonus and finish a 4-week training at the A1 Training Academy in Phoenix, AZ.
• We cover flights and accommodations for the duration of your training in Phoenix. (Also, all apprenticeship/training weeks are paid at $1,000/week)
• Once you complete training, you will receive an additional $1,000 bonus and graduate to a junior technician. You will perform your duties as a technician in and around your market.

Interview Process:

Our interview process is not long, but it’s thorough. We want to make sure that each person who joins the team is the right fit. And that we are the right fit for you!

• After we review your application, you will be contacted for an interview with a recruiter if we want to know more. Plan on up to 45 minutes.
• Next step is an interview with the Hiring Manager. Plan on approximately 60 minutes.
• Last step is when the fun begins: you will be invited to ride along with one of our technicians so you can see what life as a Technician is really like. Plan on a full day.

You Should Apply If:

• You love to learn.
• You are a master of communication. You ask great questions and can explain hard things in a simple way.
• You like to help people and solve problems for them.
• You are mechanically inclined.
• Your peers describe you as methodical, reliable, and trustworthy.
• You move fast, you’re always busy and no task is too small or too big.
• You are self-motivated and you are looking for a 6-figure income within the first year in your new career.
• You have worked in an environment where your performance is rewarded financially.

You Shouldn’t Apply If:

• You prefer working where there are no customers to talk to.
• You think that manual labor is for other people.
• You are not weather resistant (hot/cold depending on season).
• You don’t like driving. Your company vehicle is your office, and you will spend quite a bit of time driving to customers' homes.
• You are not likely to follow what you were taught in class and apply it with gusto.

The Job:

• Travel to various service calls to meet customers in their residence and advise on repair, maintenance, or purchase of a new door.
• Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Order replacement parts.
• Repair or replace worn or broken door parts using hand tools.
• Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
• Remove parts or components from equipment.
• Install hardware or other interior fixtures.
• Run wiring to connect equipment.
• Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
• Test mechanical equipment to ensure its functioning properly.
• Document operational activities.
• Collect payments for goods or services.

Basic Requirements:

• Be nice! We mean it.
• Able to bend, climb, kneel, and stand for long periods.
• Physically able to lift 75lbs.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years with a clean driving record.
• Pre-employment drug test (not including THC) and criminal background check required.
• Knowledge of basic software such as navigation apps, Google, etc., as well as tablet and computer use.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• GED or HS diploma not required; however, reading skills and basic math skills (measurements, payments) are required.
• Professional appearance.
• Employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States.

Benefits and other cool stuff:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401K.
• Paid Time Off.
• Weekly Pay.
• Internal Promotion opportunities.
• Company swag.

A1 Garage Door (and affiliate companies) provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.