Automotive | Apprentice Technician | $18/hr

Virginia Tire & Auto; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Toolbox and tools provided

Low-cost health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Gym membership reimbursement

Competitive hourly rate

Professional work environment

Job summary

Virginia Tire & Auto is seeking Automotive Apprentice Technicians who are passionate about cars and eager to advance quickly. You will work on diverse makes and models, mounting/balancing tires, performing oil changes, and learning with access to tools and training that accelerate your career.

Our shops use the latest tools; success comes from independence, teamwork with the Service Department, and completing required training to reach C-technician status.

Qualifications

• Must be able to independently perform oil changes and tire work.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing automotive training and tools.
• 1 year of work experience or completion of auto tech coursework.
• 6+ months of automotive mechanical experience or NOVA courses.

Responsibilities

• Mount and balance tires and perform tire repairs.
• Conduct oil changes and basic maintenance for customer vehicles.
• Perform battery installs and visual brake checks.
• Prepare 25-point vehicle condition reports and estimates.
• Collaborate with Service Dept. to meet promised times.
• Document work and manage time across tasks.

Skills

Oil changes

Tire mounting and balancing

Driver's license valid

Learning mindset and growth

Education

High school auto tech courses (2 yrs) or equivalent

NOVA automotive courses

Job description

Our Automotive Apprentice Technicians are experienced, passionate about working on cars and want to grow quickly in their careers. You need to have the experience to independently perform oil changes and/or tire repairs which makes you immediately eligible for advanced classes and a toolbox program to aid in your learning and growth. From Mazda’s to Maserati’s, you get to work on many different makes and models mounting and balancing tires, performing oil changes, other automotive services while learning your trade and building a career. Our shops are filled with the latest tools and technologies, and through our apprentice position you are fast-tracked to success. Virginia Tire & Auto is the place to take your automotive career to the next level.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Become knowledgeable on VTA procedures and performthe followingautomotive services on customer vehicles:
  • Mount and balance tires
  • Tire repairs
  • Oil changes
  • Battery installation
  • Visual Brake Checks
  • Basic Maintenance Light Reset
• Complete a 25-point vehicle condition report on all vehicles and check All-Data for scheduled maintenance services on all vehicles
• Thoroughly document and create estimates forservice recommendations based on the 25-point vehicle condition report.
• Work individually and as a team with the Service Department to meet all promise times.
• Keep pace with customers, balance multiple priorities and use good judgment to manage time.
• Participate and complete required training classes to attain C-technician
• Achieve and maintain 40% productivity and $100 rec/car within first 90 days

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Proven investment in your future goals i.e. owning tools, attending courses and training programs
• Ability to independently perform oil changes and/or replace tires
• 1 consecutive year or work experience -OR- two years of high school auto tech courses
• 6+ months of automotive mechanical experience or equivalent NOVA courses

WHY YOU’LL LOVE US

Mission matters here. At Virginia Tire & Auto our mission is to take the stress out of car care. We do that by taking the stress out of our employees lives by fostering an employee-first culture where employees are appreciated and valued. And by being a values-based business with a conscious. We are looking for individuals to join our team who want to share our values: to be professional, genuine, attentive and forward-thinking.

WHAT WE’LL DO FOR YOU

We provide our employees:

• Guaranteed hourly rate
• Toolbox and Tools (valued at $8,000)
• Low-Cost Health Insurance
• Industry best paid vacation and holidays
• Tire and auto repair discountsGym Membership Reimbursement
• Affordable dental and vision insurance
• Life & short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Predictable Schedules
• Energy filled, busy shops
• A clean, professional work environment with a team that wants to see you succeed
• A company culture designed to support your career growth

WHO WE ARE

Virginia Tire & Auto is making car care as stress-free as possible. We are proud to be a Top Family Owned Business in the DC area, a Top Shop by Tire Review Magazine and a consistent Best of NOVA Auto Repair winner.Virginia Tire & Auto is committed to employee advancement and growth by offering career paths and stability to its 400+ employees.

Virginia Tire & Auto promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

Virginia Tire & Auto is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #INDPROD