Automotive SkillBridge Apprentice Service Technician

Burnham Nationwide, Inc.; White Station (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheehy Auto Stores is looking for military members for an unpaid internship as Apprentice Service Technicians. The role includes training under experienced mentors, learning vehicle repair, and adhering to dealership policies. This opportunity aims to cultivate skills in the automotive service industry while ensuring a positive experience for clients.

Qualifications

• Authorized to participate in SkillBridge Program.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Able to pass pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Complete the training plan for Sheehy Automotive Technicians approved by SkillBridge.
• Work with a mentor to discuss repairs.
• Monitor repair time and update the service advisor.

Skills

Integrity

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sheehy Auto Stores is honored to win the 2024 Baltimore Sun, Richmond Times Dispatch, and Washington Post Top Workplaces Award!!!

Sheehy Auto Stores is one of the country's Top 30 Private Dealer groups representing some of the industry's best brands with over 25 locations. Sheehy Auto Stores prides itself on finding the best team members, both experienced and new to the industry, who have that desire to achieve. If this sounds like you, we want YOU to be part of our team!

Sheehy Auto Stores is seeking skilled Service Technicians to join our team and is inviting members of the military to complete an unpaid internship to train for an Apprentice Service Technicianrole within the company through approved participation in the SkillBridge program for a period of 120 days. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best in the business. You'll also be responsible for learning to repair client and dealership vehicles while maintaining a positive relationship with clients. We run an honest shop and need honest, hard-working techs. Only those who value integrity and ethics need to apply, which makes military service members a great fit for our company.

Responsibilities

• Complete the training plan for Sheehy Automotive Technicians approved by SkillBridge, maintaining good or excellent scores during the weekly training plan assessments.
• Work with a mentor to discuss repairs with the shop foreman or service advisor as needed.
• Communicate additional service requests to a service advisor as needed
• Plan work procedures in cooperation with mentor and/orshop foreman
• Provide labor time estimates to a service advisor as needed
• Monitor repair time and update service advisor regularly
• Maintain strict adherence to dealership policies on vehicle care and operation
• Complete story and documentation for client repairs
• Attend company and factory training
• Complete online manufacturer maintenance certification
• Keep current with factory technical bulletins
• Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations (such as disposal of hazardous waste)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Authorized to participate in SkillBridge Program (documentation to be provided to Sheehy)
• Must be authorized to work in the USA
• Able to pass pre-employment background checks, MVR, and drug screen
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Benefits

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach regarding our employees. Our programs are designed to improve your life at work and at home.

• During the duration of the training plan, you will be assigned one or more mentors to introduce you to the processes of retail automotive repair at no cost to you
• This is an unpaid internship position for the duration of the SkillBridge training plan

Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunities for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Sheehy Auto Stores is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer