Auto Glass Installation Technician Trainee

Safelite Fulfilment; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 58,025,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Safelite Fulfilment offers a Technician Trainee program where you will be trained on-site to become a certified auto glass technician. You will learn hands-on and in classrooms, gaining Safelite SafeTech certification upon completion and performing glass repair, replacement and recalibrations with best-in-class service.

You will receive paid training, competitive weekly pay, tuition reimbursement, and a robust benefits package supporting your health, wealth, and life goals.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist in installing and repairing auto glass.
• Recalibrate automotive safety systems.
• Provide additional services & products.
• Study and pass tests to become Safelite-certified Technician.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tool handling

Vehicle operation

Calibrate systems

Customer service

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

A Brief Overview

A Technician Trainee will be trained and educated to become a proficient auto glass technician. Upon completing our training program, the trainee will receive the Safelite SafeTech certification and will possess fundamental skills necessary for performing unsupervised glass repair, replacement and recalibrations. The trainee is expected to embody the Safelite Spirit with a can‑do attitude, caring heart and service mindset while striving to bring unexpected happiness to customers by completing jobs timely and with the highest quality standards.

What you will do

• Be paid to learn and apprentice the Safelite way, through hands‑on and classroom training, including:
• Observing and assisting in installing and repairing auto glass
• Recalibrating automotive safety systems, including trouble‑shooting and completing diagnostic testing
• Providing additional services & products
• Study and pass testing to become a Safelite‑certified Technician showing proficiency in installations, embracing a positive attitude and following taught techniques
• Safely operate company and customer vehicles, company‑issued tools and chemicals utilized throughout the workday
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

What you’ll get

• Competitive weekly pay starting at $20.25/hour, increasing to $24/hour after training and certification
• Potential to be promoted!
• A benefits package valued at more than $10k*; includes 401(k) plan with company matching, medical plans, paid time off, holidays & volunteer days
• Program to buy additional PTO or sell unused time up to 16 hours
• Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement
• Paid training and all the tools and resources you'll need to be successful
• View all our health, wealth, and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma GED/Equivalent Preferred
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license any other license(s) (as required by federal, state and local laws) to operate a company vehicle

Required Experience Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods, work in tight spaces, bend and twist body
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and agreement to be monitored via in‑cab vehicle safety camera / video surveillance technology
• Maintains professionalism and passion for providing outstanding customer service and exceeding customer expectations
• Ability to safely work outside (in a wide variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures) for extended periods
• Ability to work with chemicals (including but not limited to flammable chemicals), as applicable per the “Safelite Way of Fitting”
• Ability to work scheduled days, with flexibility on start and end times to accommodate customer’s needs
• Proficiency in using computerized diagnostic tools to complete recalibrations and trouble‑shoot issues
• Problem‑solving and ability to trouble‑shoot issues, independently and collaboratively
• Ability to read, write and interpret the English language and technical directions
• Ability to communicate orally (via phone) and written (via computer or other electronic means)
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance, adhering to Company dress code and PPE policies
• Willingness and ability to maintain stable performance under professional or personal pressure and/or opposition (e.g. time pressure and productivity measures)

About Safelite

Safelite® was founded in Wichita, Kansas in 1947. A leading service organization, the Safelite family of brands delivers our People Powered, Customer Driven experience to more than 11 million customers annually. Safelite® AutoGlass, the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, operates more than 700 stores and 7,900 MobileGlassShops™ across all 50 U.S. states, while Safelite® Solutions provides property and casualty claims management services to more than 175 insurance and fleet clients. All of this is supported through our technology-forward supply chain and corporate services.

We’re People Powered: Our people come first. We care about your well‑being and we’ll give you what you need to have a happy work/life.

We’re good at what we do: we're proud of our 88% Net Promoter Score (NPS).

We’re big: We’re owned by Belron®, the world’s largest vehicle glass company, spanning 40 countries across 6 continents.

We’re trustworthy: We provide coverage to all U.S. drivers in all 50 states.

We give back: Community service is important to us - we’ve even recycled 107K+ tons of glass to date.

We’re diverse: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We don’t discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, nor do we tolerate discrimination or harassment against our associates and clients.