Automotive Technician Apprentice

Cox; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox in Texas (Euless) offers a paid, 12-week apprenticeship designed to launch your career as an automotive technician. You will rotate through hands-on shop tasks under a mentor, learning auto maintenance concepts and basic duties.

Minimum qualifications include 6+ months automotive experience and a valid driver's license; high school diploma preferred. Pay ranges from $13.70 to $20.53 per hour, with standard PTO and benefits noted.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of automotive-related experience required.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; tech/trade school/2-year college automotive training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic auto maintenance duties (oil and filter changes, fuel filter changes, transmission flush, vehicle inspections).
• Learn to safely use tools and equipment and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Work with a mentor technician in a fast-paced shop environment.

Skills

6+ months automotive experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tech/trade school or automotive training program (2-year college)

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 over time?

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.

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. Work shifts may vary based on business need.
• 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 mature, focused and ready to work hard

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ months of related automotive experience
• A valid driver's license with a safe driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.
• The ability to drive standard, automatic and electric vehicles.
• Have attended or currently attending tech/trade school/2-year college with 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