Automotive Apprentice Technician

Lithia & Driveway; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical / Dental / Vision

Paid holidays

PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement

Employee stock plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle discounts

Wellness program

Job summary

Wilde Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is hiring an Apprentice Technician. You will support dealership operations and customer demand with a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Onsite in Waukesha, you will report to the Service Manager.

You’ll perform repairs, diagnostics, and road-test vehicles, documenting results and time spent. Candidates should have automotive repair experience, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to complete training and

Qualifications

• Automotive repair or maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, repair, and service procedures.
• 1+ years of experience using automotive tools and shop equipment.
• Commitment to safe, accurate, and quality repairs.
• Willingness to complete required manufacturer and technical training.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle repairs and maintenance according to repair orders and manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose vehicle concerns and complete accurate repairs.
• Road-test vehicles to confirm repair quality and proper operation.
• Document repairs, diagnostic results, and time spent on each service.
• Follow all dealership and shop safety procedures.
• Maintain required tools and keep the service bay clean and organized.
• Complete assigned technical training and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications.
• Communicate with service team members to support quality repairs.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Diagnostics knowledge

Tools and shop equipment

Safety-conscious

Training willingness

Driver's license

Job description

Dealership:

L0554 Wilde Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Wilde Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Hiring: Apprentice Technician

• Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Schedule: We ask that you have open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. You will need to be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reports to: Service Manager
• Onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin

Why Join Our Team?

At Wilde Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Waukesha, you’ll join an established dealership known for creating strong customer experiences across sales, service, and parts. Our team serves drivers throughout Waukesha and the greater Milwaukee area with a guest-first approach and the resources of a full-service dealership.

Wilde CDJR has earned strong customer feedback, including a 4.8-star rating with more than 1,000 DealerRater reviews and recognition as a 2026 Consumer Dealer Award recipient.

Join a team where quality service and long-term customer relationships matter. You’ll have the opportunity to build your skills, contribute to a busy dealership, and grow your automotive career with a team committed to doing great work.

What You’ll Do

• Perform vehicle repairs and maintenance according to repair orders and manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose vehicle concerns and complete accurate repairs.
• Road-test vehicles to confirm repair quality and proper operation.
• Document repairs, diagnostic results, and time spent on each service.
• Follow all dealership and shop safety procedures.
• Maintain required tools and keep the service bay clean and organized.
• Complete assigned technical training and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications.
• Communicate with service team members to support quality repairs.

What You’ll Bring

• Automotive repair or maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, repair, and service procedures.
• 1+ years of experience using automotive tools and shop equipment.
• Commitment to safe, accurate, and quality repairs.
• Willingness to complete required manufacturer and technical training.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.