Automotive Technician Apprentice

Sterling Automotive Group; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time

Job summary

A family-owned automotive business in Opelousas, Louisiana is seeking an Automotive Technician Apprentice. The role involves assisting Certified Technicians in diagnosing and repairing vehicles while gaining necessary certifications. Ideal candidates should have one year of automotive experience and a high school diploma. Full-time hours Monday to Friday with benefits including health insurance and career progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in a professional automotive setting.
• Must be coachable and able to work independently and in teams.
• Willingness to submit to background check and drug screen.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles.
• Work with Service Advisors to discuss repair findings.
• Record diagnostic findings and maintenance recommendations.
• Install equipment, systems, and vehicle components
• Record diagnostic findings, safety concerns, and maintenance recommendations
• Ongoing requirement to complete any mandatory certifications and training provided by the dealership and stay up to date with new technology
• Must follow all dealership and industry standard safety policies and procedures

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Technical competence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sterling Ford is seeking an Automotive Technician Apprentice who takes pride in serving Acadiana and being a part of a successful family‑owned and operated business!

As an Automotive Technician Apprentice, you will assist and learn from one of our own Certified Technicians how to diagnose and repair customer and dealership vehicles. During your time as an apprentice, Sterling will provide you the opportunity to complete the required certifications and training needed to move to the next level with us. By maintaining technical competence and producing the highest quality of service work, you will be an integral part of helping the dealership to retain its customers and continue to grow.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with and learn how to inspect, diagnose, and repair customer and dealership vehicles
• Work with Service Advisors to discuss findings
• Provide estimates of time for repair and request needed parts
• Install equipment, systems, and vehicle components
• Record diagnostic findings, safety concerns, and maintenance recommendations
• Ongoing requirement to complete any mandatory certifications and training provided by the dealership and stay up to date with new technology
• Must follow all dealership and industry standard safety policies and procedures

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must have one or more years of experience in a professional automotive setting
• The ideal candidate must be coachable, have strong communication skills, and be able to work well with others as well as independently
• Must be willing to submit to pre‑employment background check & drug screen, have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and be at least 21 years of age or have 3 full years of driving record due to insurance purposes
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required

Schedule:

Full‑time, Monday‑Friday

Why Choose Sterling?

Our mission is to attract, develop, and retain great people to deliver a memorable experience that creates lasting relationships, one customer at a time.

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance - 401(k) with employer matching - Company‑paid Life Insurance - Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
• Financial Security: Hourly paid position with a guaranteed 40‑hour work week!
• A little lagniappe: Employee vehicle pricing and discounts on products & services – Long‑term job security with a growing company – Referral bonus programs – Family‑owned and operated - Career Progression with paid ongoing training – Professional work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.