Automotive Apprentice Technician

Mercedes Benz of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned business in Little Rock as an Automotive Apprentice Technician. This role offers a training program under certified technicians, focusing on vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and learning.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Short and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Work experience within related job duties.
• Demonstrates knowledge in area of service for automotive technicians.
• Ability to learn recent technology and repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle repair and maintenance work efficiently.
• Complete system diagnostics and automotive troubleshooting.
• Communicate with service advisors regarding service work.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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If you are looking for an opportunity to be appreciated and involved in your career, your search is complete. We have a great history of providing excellent career opportunities. Winrock Automotive Group is a family-owned business dedicated to our employees’ success and growth. With six locations in the Natural State (Arkansas), opportunities abound.

Job Title: Automotive Technician Apprentice

POSITION SUMMARY: Automotive technician apprentice will be part of a training program to become an entry level technician. You will train under the certified service technician and learn how to maintain, inspect, and repair vehicles within the service bay. Provide accurate information to the service manager and service advisors, concerning vehicles that are processed through the company for business purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform vehicle repair, multi-point inspection, and/or maintenance work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Complete system diagnostics and full automotive troubleshooting and testing
• Communicate with parts department and service advisors regularly to effectively manage production and customer communication
• Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repair, if authorized by the Customer
• Make appropriate recommendations to ensure safety and reliability of customer vehicles
• Document work performed on each vehicle on the repair order
• Maintain an inventory of normal technician's tools not normally inventoried by the service department as special tools
• Keep aware of factory technical bulletins and participating in factory-sponsored training classes as appropriate
• Road-test vehicles to ensure quality work as needed
• Communicate directly with service advisors regarding the status of the service work
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures
• Efficient and accurate work in accordance with dealerships and factory standards
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques
• Attend technician training courses, as requested by service manager
• May be asked to train and/or mentor other coworkers, as needed
• May be asked to speak with or ride with customers, if authorized by supervisor
• Conduct business in an ethical and professional manner
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
  
  
  

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain professional appearance in accordance with the employee handbook
• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean shop area
• Expected to arrive to work on time and work required shift
• Follow instructions from supervisor
• Interact effectively with co-workers
• Receive feedback from supervisor in a positive manner
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Work experience within the related job duties assigned
• Demonstrates knowledge in area of service for automotive technicians
• Additional certifications may be required, such as ASE Certification, etc.
• Ambitious, hardworking presence in a team environment
• Basic computer skills
• Positive, friendly attitude, along with a customer service mentality
• Ability to collaborate effectively and to operate electronic diagnostic equipment
• Ability to learn recent technology, repair and service procedures and specifications
  
  
  

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. See qualifications above for further education requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Frequently required to climb; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently expected to test drive customer vehicles, however the normal day-to-day operations will be conducted in a professional service bay area. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:

Motor vehicle record, drug screen, and background checks required

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short term and long-term disability
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Closed on Sundays
  
  
  

The company reserves the right to review and change responsibilities, job duties, and/or skills at any time, with or without notice. This job description is not intended to maintain a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this job. Your employment is “At Will,” which means you may be terminated at any time and for any reason, with or without advance notice. Employees are also free to quit at any time. Therefore, this job description is not a contract of employment. The company is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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