Diesel Apprentice Technician- Lexington, KY

Socket.dev; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation Days

Sick Leave

Training programs

Job summary

Velocity Vehicle Group is seeking an Apprentice Technician to support the truck repair process. You will create detailed repair plans, order parts, and tag warranty components while reporting progress to your Foreman daily.

This position offers full-time hours, hourly pay between $18 and $24, and a range of benefits including 401k, health/dental/vision, paid vacation and sick leave, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a technician training course or equivalent work knowledge required.
• High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude, positive attitude and motivation required.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed repair plans and submit parts requisitions.
• Tag warranty parts and return cores with value.
• Provide daily progress updates to Foreman.
• Organize toolboxes and maintain clean, safe workstations.
• Shadow master techs and participate in training opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Positive attitude

Motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technician training course or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are:

At Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG), we represent a premium commercial brand in medium to heavy truck dealerships. We provide a full-service experience, from exceptional sales teams to highly skilled technicians and readily available parts. Our mission is to be the ultimate one-stop shop for truckers, owner operators, fleets, and companies. Combined with our Leasing and Rental business and financial services division, VVG stands as the premier truck dealership.

What's in it for You:

Velocity Vehicle Group is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization, and we're on the lookout for individuals who relish daily challenges and are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service, both within the company and to our valued clients. When you join VVG, you'll experience an extraordinary work environment, complete with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching, as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture!

What You’ll Do:

Apprentice Technicians play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient functioning of the truck repair process. Their responsibilities encompass creating detailed repair plans, submitting parts requisitions for required components, and meticulously tagging all warranty parts that undergo replacement. Additionally, technicians are accountable for returning parts with core value and consistently communicating progress updates to their Foreman on a daily basis. Organizing toolboxes and maintaining clean, safe workstations are essential aspects of their duties. The role of an Apprentice Technician involves a proactive approach to learning service department operations and technician responsibilities. Ample training opportunities, including shadowing experienced master techs, are provided to support career development.

Job Duties:

• Performs oil change
• Performs diesel particulate filter cleaning
• Performs brake inspections and works on brakes
• Performs general maintenance of the service department including sweeping, cleaning and other maintenance tasks as needed

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Completion of a technician training course or equivalent work knowledge required
• High school diploma or the equivalent preferred
• Mechanical aptitude
• Positive attitude
• Motivated

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to pass post offer drug test, and physical

Compensation:

• $18-$24/hour depending on skills and experience.
• Full Time position

Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers:

• Fantastic Culture
• 401k + match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance + HSA & FSA
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Sick Leave
• Company perks such as employee discounts, company events and training programs
• Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.