Automotive Key Technician-Trainee

dealertire; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Gas card

Tools allowance

401(k)

Job summary

Dent Wizard is seeking a motivated Key Technician to service dealers and customers, producing duplicate keys and transponders for various vehicles. You will maintain equipment, manage inventories, and submit invoices and work orders while building strong customer relationships.

Base pay starts at $23/hour with potential additional commissions. The role offers paid training, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid vacation, plus company car and tools allowances.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electronic skills.
• Sales and customer service experience.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems, key duplication and transponder programming preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Travel to dealer and customer sites to produce duplicate keys and transponders for vehicles.
• Maintain equipment and inventory, submit invoices and work orders.
• Develop positive relationships with customers and provide high-quality service.
• Manage the day’s schedule with independence and reliability.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electronic skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Job description

About Dent WizardDent Wizard is the nation's undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products - and our success is the result of the great people who serve our customers. We're stable, growing and have a strong business model, with opportunities in 43 states, 2.5 million vehicles repaired every year and more than 3,000 highly skilled employees. Help us reach new heights and receive the respect, rewards and recognition you deserve.

You're mechanical, electronically inclined, independent and motivated. You love the idea of working on high-security keys and providing complex transponder systems in today's cars and trucks. You'd be a great fit as a Key Technician with Dent Wizard.

Working an assigned route of dealers and other customers, you'll produce duplicate keys and transponders for vehicles that work just like the original ones. We'll expect you to maintain equipment and inventory, submit invoices and work orders, and develop positive and productive relationships with our customers. Keys are a big part of our business, so we're looking for experienced Key Techs, as well as people with the right attitude and drive who can complete our training course.

Bonus Incentive

$23/hour base with the ability to earn $3-$5 for commission

The Dent Wizard Difference

• Competitive compensation steady work with a great hourly wage and bonus potential
• Paid Training no experience required
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation and more
• Outstanding perks including company car, gas card, locksmith tools allowance and supplies
• Independence to manage your day; no micromanagement
• Approachable managers who are here to help and support you
• Variety of work on many kinds of cars, both new and old models
• Great work/life balance that puts you in charge of your schedule
• On-the-job training with seasoned Key Techs to help you learn advanced techniques
• Advancement potential into higher Tech levels (with more $) or management roles

What You Need to Succeed

• Strong mechanical and electronic skills
• Sales and customer service experience
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems, key duplication and transponder programming preferred
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• Toughness and grit to work outside in all kinds of weather
• Valid driver's license and good driving record

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

The starting compensation is expected to be: $23.00 to $28.00/hour

The starting compensation is expected to be: $23.00 to $27.00/hour

We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet .

EOE Statement: Dent Wizard is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

*ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dent Wizard's Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at [e-mail].