Automotive Key Technician-Trainee

Dent Wizard International; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Training

Excellent benefits

Company car

Gas card

Tools allowance

Independence

Supportive management

Diverse work

Work-life balance

On-the-job training

Advancement potential

Job summary

Dent Wizard International is hiring as a Key Technician to service dealers and customers on an assigned route. You will duplicate keys and program transponders, maintain equipment and inventory, and submit invoices and work orders while building strong customer relationships.

The role offers competitive hourly pay with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits, including paid training and company car provisions. You’ll work with a range of vehicles and have opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate on an assigned route of dealers and customers to produce duplicate keys and transponders.
• Maintain equipment and inventory; submit invoices and work orders.
• Develop positive relationships with customers and provide service.
• Work with a variety of car models, both new and old.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electronic skills

Sales & customer service

Self-motivated

Valid driver’s license

Job description

About Dent Wizard

Dent 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 compensationsteady work with a great hourly wage and bonus potential


• Paid Trainingno experience required


• Excellent benefitsincluding medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation and more


• Outstanding perksincluding company car, gas card, locksmith tools allowance and supplies


• Independenceto manage your day; no micromanagement


• Approachable managerswho are here to help and support you


• Variety of workon many kinds of cars, both new and old models


• Great work/life balancethat puts you in charge of your schedule


• On-the-job trainingwith seasoned Key Techs to help you learn advanced techniques


• Advancement potentialinto 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 compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

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].