Entry-Level Auto Technician: Training, Growth & Sign-On Bonus

Berlin City Auto Group; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Pay to $25/hour after 90 days

Paid time off starting day one

Monthly tool reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Medical, dental, vision, life &dis

401(k) with employer match

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Berlin City Kia is actively hiring entry-level technicians to join our growing team in Vermont. Sign‑on bonus up to $1,000 and structured training program help you grow into a full technician role.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour, with increases to $25.00/hour within 90 days after obtaining a Vermont State Inspection license and completing Kia web-based training. We offer paid time off, tuition assistance, and a clear path to career advancement.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance services (oil changes, fluid flushes, tire rotations)
• Multi-point inspections; change air filters, cabin filters, and wiper blades
• Inspect vehicles and identify needed services or repairs
• Provide time/labor estimates for additional work
• Communicate findings clearly with Service Advisors
• Stay current with evolving automotive technology through ongoing training
• Ensure all work meets dealership and safety standards

Skills

Dependable

Team player

Detail-oriented

Safety-minded

Job description

Berlin City Kia is actively hiring entry-level technicians to join our growing team in Vermont. Sign‑on bonus up to $1,000 and structured training program help you grow into a full technician role.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour, with increases to $25.00/hour within 90 days after obtaining a Vermont State Inspection license and completing Kia web-based training. We offer paid time off, tuition assistance, and a clear path to career advancement.