Automotive Manager in Training | $25–$30/Hour | Paid Weekly- 2763

Promotive; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Uniforms provided

On-the-job training

Paid weekly

Job summary

Meinkee? Meineke in Fairfield, CA seeks a Manager in Training to develop across automotive service operations.

You will learn customer service, sales, workflow, inventory, and bay management while receiving paid, on‑the‑job training and potential for a future management role. The role requires 3–5 years in the automotive industry, a strong focus on reliability, leadership, and the ability to work Saturdays.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automotive industry experience.
• Ability to support front-office customer service, sales, estimating, work orders, and shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with shop operations under management supervision.
• Support telephone, counter, and fleet sales activities with professional customer service.
• Prepare estimates and work orders, coordinate parts ordering, and assist with inventory management.
• Support bay management by prioritizing jobs and monitoring productivity; help resolve workflow issues.
• Assist with cashiering and front-office responsibilities; fill in for managers as needed.
• Provide leadership and direction to the team; help maintain workflow and continuity.
• Support sales, operational, customer satisfaction, and productivity goals.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Leadership

Customer service

Job description

Meineke

Location: Fairfield, CA
Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
Pay Rate: $25–$30 per hour
Pay Type: Hourly
Pay Schedule: Weekly
Earning Potential: $60,000–$70,000 per year with incentives

About Meineke

Meineke was founded in Houston, Texas, in 1972 by Sam Meineke, originally specializing in mufflers and exhaust systems. The company later expanded its services, transitioning to a “Total Car Care” model in 1999 and adopting the Meineke Car Care Centers name in 2003.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with the shop’s operational, financial, and customer-service functions under management supervision.
• Support telephone, counter, and fleet sales activities while providing professional customer service.
• Prepare estimates and work orders, coordinate parts ordering, and assist with personnel and inventory management.
• Support bay management by prioritizing jobs, monitoring productivity, coordinating workflow, supporting technicians, and helping resolve technical workflow issues.
• Help minimize and resolve customer complaints and assist with cashiering and other front-office Service Writer responsibilities.
• Fill in for Managers during absences and take on supervisory responsibilities as needed to maintain workflow, productivity, and continuity of leadership.
• Help support established sales, operational, customer satisfaction, bay efficiency, technician support, and overall productivity goals.
• Help maintain compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements while keeping the shop and waiting room clean, organized, and professional.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates reliable attendance and consistent follow-through on responsibilities.
• Brings relevant automotive industry experience.
• Leads by example and provides clear direction to the team.
• Works toward established sales, operational, and performance goals.
• Is receptive to constructive feedback and applies coaching from leadership.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and professional conduct.
• Is willing to learn company processes and develop within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant automotive industry experience.
• Ability to support front-office customer service, sales, estimating, work-order, and shop operations.
• Ability to learn and assist with parts ordering, inventory management, personnel management, and bay workflow.
• Ability to provide clear direction to the team and assume supervisory responsibilities when needed.
• Willingness to learn company processes, accept coaching, and develop toward a management role.
• Willingness and ability to work the stated schedule, including every Saturday unless otherwise instructed.
• Ability to maintain all certifications represented at the time of hire and keep those certifications current and properly displayed.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25–$30 per hour
• Paid weekly.
• Performance incentives.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Uniforms provided.
• Paid/on-the-job training.

Why Work Here?

This Manager in Training position provides hands‑on development across multiple areas of Meineke's automotive service operations, including customer service, sales, workflow, inventory, personnel, and bay management. The role includes paid on‑the‑job training and opportunities to take on supervisory responsibilities, provide management coverage when needed, and prepare to assume a Manager position when an opening becomes available.

Additional Requirements

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job‑related pre‑employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants do not need to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check before a conditional offer, except where an applicable legal exception permits otherwise.