Automotive Technician Apprentice

Cox Automotive; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Five paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is offering a paid 12-week apprenticeship program to train you as a General Service Technician. You’ll learn hands-on automotive skills with a mentor, earning wages while you develop core maintenance abilities and a pathway to a potential full-time GST position.

Completion standards apply, with a $1,500 tool bonus possible if you meet program goals. If standards aren’t met, you may be exited from the program. No guaranteed employment after the program.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of related automotive experience.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mentor technician for coaching and guidance.
• Gain familiarity with auto maintenance concepts and practices.
• Perform basic auto maintenance tasks, including oil and filter change, fuel filter change, transmission flush and vehicle inspection.
• Learn to safely use tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced shop.
• Perform other duties as assigned by mentor, supervisor or manager.

Skills

Automotive experience

Driver's license

Hands-on learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Not Sure What Your Next Step Is? Start Here.

Whether you're new to the workforce, exploring a trade or technical program, transitioning from military service, or looking for a better long-term career path-this program is built for you.

What if you could get paid to learn a skill, avoid taking on training-related debt, start a real career right away, and have the potential to grow into a job and make more?

What This Opportunity Is

This is a paid, 12-week apprenticeship program (the \"Program\") designed to help you build the skills needed to start a career as an automotive technician.

If you meet the Manheim Apprentice Program objective completion standards, Manheim may offer you a full-time General Service Technician (GST) position with a $1,500 tool bonus and a defined career path. Participation in the Program is not a guarantee of continued or permanent employment.

If you do not meet the Manheim Apprentice Program completion standards by the end of the 12 weeks, you will be exited from the Program and will not be offered a full-time General Service Technician role.

What You'll Do

You’ll get your hands dirty learning the ins and outs of the automotive technician field. With guidance, you’ll develop new skills to add to your growing toolbox.

• Work with a mentor technician for coaching and guidance.


• Gain familiarity with auto maintenance concepts and practices.


• Perform basic auto maintenance tech duties, including oil and filter change, fuel filter change, transmission flush and vehicle inspection.


• Learn to safely use tools and equipment.


• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.


• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced shop.


• Perform other duties as assigned by mentor, supervisor or manager.

Who You Are

You love working with your hands and your mind. You’re passionate about vehicle technology and love to stay up to date on best practices in the auto world. You are focused and ready to work hard.

Required:

• 6+ months of related automotive experience


• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required

Preferred:

• A high school diploma or GED


• The ability to drive standard, automatic, and electric vehicles


• Attended or currently attending tech/trade school or 2-year college in an automotive training program

USD 13.70 - 20.53 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $13.70 - $20.53/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets