Auto Glass Installation Technician Trainee

Safelite Fulfilment; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical plans

Paid time off, holidays & volunteer/tu

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Safelite is seeking a Technician Trainee in California to begin a structured apprenticeship culminating in the Safelite SafeTech certification. You’ll gain hands-on and classroom training to perform glass repair, replacement, and recalibrations under supervision.

As you progress, you’ll learn to operate tools, assist with installations, and complete tests to become certified, while delivering high-quality service and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Ability to lift 35–50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Valid driver's license to operate company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist in installing and repairing auto glass.
• Recalibrate automotive safety systems and troubleshoot.
• Provide additional services and products.
• Study and pass testing to become Safelite-certified.
• Safely operate company vehicles, tools and chemicals.
• Perform other duties and comply with policies.

Skills

18+ age

Lifting 35-50 lbs

Hand/tools proficiency

English reading/writing

Customer service mindset

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What you’ll get

• Competitive weekly pay starting at $25.50/hour, increasing to $30.25/hour after training and certification.
• Earn additional income when customers choose value added products and services.
• 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).

Base Pay Range

Min - Max (in $USD): $25.50 - $25.50

Diversity

Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Safelite.com/Careers.

Health and Safety

To ensure a safe working environment and protect the community at large, depending on the position, Safelite may require pre‑employment screenings, including background checks and/or drug screenings, attestation of COVID‑19 vaccination status, and precautions against COVID‑19 in select work settings, subject to all applicable local, state and federal laws. Safelite will grant reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the business.

Accessibility

Accessibility: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Safelite will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance in the application/hiring process.

Contact and Notices

Note: The contact methods provided are exclusively for accessibility and vendor management requests. All other outreach to these contacts will not be responded to.

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.