Auto Service Apprentice: Learn & Assist Technicians

Unknown Company; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company is seeking a Service Apprentice in New York to learn basic vehicle maintenance by working with an assigned technician. You will assist with maintenance, handle parts pickup, and support service operations in a hands-on environment.

No prior automotive experience is required and training will be provided. This on-site role offers exposure to standard shop procedures and safety practices in a fast-paced service department.

Qualifications

• No prior automotive service experience required.
• Willingness to learn basic vehicle maintenance and procedures.
• Ability to follow directions and work closely with technicians.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform quality vehicle service maintenance and repairs alongside an assigned technician.
• Assist the technician as needed.
• Deliver customer cars to service stalls as requested by technicians.
• Picks up parts from the parts department as directed by technicians.
• Perform safety inspections, oil changes, lubrication, basic maintenance and minor repairs.
• Replenish supplies as requested by technicians or service manager.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Attends training classes and departmental meetings.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic automotive knowledge

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Education

No prior automotive service experience

Less than high school education or up to 1 month experience

High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months experience

1 year certificate from college or technical school; 3–6 months experience

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college; 6 months to 1 year experience

Job description

Unknown Company is seeking a Service Apprentice in New York to learn basic vehicle maintenance by working with an assigned technician. You will assist with maintenance, handle parts pickup, and support service operations in a hands-on environment.

No prior automotive experience is required and training will be provided. This on-site role offers exposure to standard shop procedures and safety practices in a fast-paced service department.