Apprentice Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned dealership in DeLand seeks an Automotive Apprentice Service Technician eager to learn and grow. This apprenticeship offers hands-on training alongside experienced technicians, with opportunities for career advancement and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan options

Voluntary short and long-term disability

Dental, health, vision, medical insurance

Air-conditioned shop

ASE certification assistance

Sundays and alternating Saturdays off

Qualifications

• One year of automotive repair experience or trade school certification required.
• Must own basic tools and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform work specified on the repair order efficiently.
• Change oil and perform tire rotations.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle systems.

Skills

Positive attitude

Eagerness to improve

Ability to learn new technology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Job Description

About Us

At Parks Toyota of DeLand, we're not simply in the business of selling vehicles: we focus on building relationships, too. We've been serving Volusia County since 1975, and we know we owe much of our success to the community in which we've thrived and the honest reputation we've earned.

Parks Toyota of DeLand is a family-owned and operated business, and we treat our customers and employees with the integrity they deserve.

Summary

We are looking for an Automotive Apprentice Service Technician! Are you skilled mechanically with technical understanding and a desire to learn how to repair vehicles? Do you want to enter into a lucrative and exciting new career? Do you want to be part of a great team? Then we want to talk to you! We will train you as an Apprentice Technician so that you can learn and experience growth in our dealership! This Apprenticeship program takes roughly a year to complete and will be a great kickstart to your career.

What We Offer:

• Apprentice will work alongside an experienced technician to receive real-world training.
• Receive at no charge all required Toyota training to become a certified Toyota technician.
• Salary designed for the apprentice's skill level and ability.
• ASE training and financial assistance.
• Opportunity for internal promotion and career growth within the company.
• 401(k) retirement plan options.
• Voluntary short and long-term disability, dental, health, vision, medical insurance.
• Air-conditioned shop.
• ASE certification assistance.
• Sundays and alternating Saturdays off.
• Modern facility and equipment.
• Family owned and operated.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform work specified on the repair order efficiently.
• Change oil and perform tire rotations.
• Inspect vehicles and perform fluid exchanges.
• Test components and systems using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
• Communicate directly with the Senior Technician, Service Advisor, and/or Service Manager to inform customers of additional services needed and provide estimates for repairs.

Qualifications

• One year of automotive repair experience or trade school certification.
• Own basic tools.
• Positive, friendly attitude, with eagerness to improve.
• Ability to learn new technology, repair, and service procedures and specifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.