Express service technician

Drivepreferred; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Automotive in Grand Haven, MI is hiring an Express Care Technician. The position offers full‑time hours with a clear career path in automotive service and hands‑on training from Master Technicians.

No experience is required—we provide factory training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance into apprentice and full‑service technician roles. Ideal candidates are motivated, dependable, and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• No experience required—we’ll teach you and invest in your training.
• Careers in automotive service with a clear development path.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic maintenance tasks and learning oil changes.
• Participate in tire rotations and tire repairs as you gain skills.
• Support multi‑point vehicle inspections and shop safety procedures.
• Grow into diagnostics, brake repair, and more advanced repairs.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Hands-on

Dependable

Willing to learn

Attention to quality

Valid driver’s license

Automotive interest (no experience)

Job description

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Full Time Grand Haven, MI, US

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $58,000.00 Annually

Automotive Express Care Technician

Launch Your Automotive Career with the Preferred Automotive Family

Grand Haven, Michigan

This Isn't Just an Oil Change Job. It's the First Step Toward Becoming a Professional Automotive Technician.

Have you always wanted to become an automotive technician but haven't found a dealership willing to invest in your future?

Are you tired of working somewhere that has no career path, no training, and no opportunity to move beyond oil changes?

At Preferred Automotive, we don't hire Express Care Technicians just to keep them changing oil—we hire future technicians.

Our goal is to develop talented individuals into highly skilled automotive professionals through hands‑on experience, factory training, and mentorship from experienced Master Technicians.

If you're motivated, dependable, and eager to learn, we'll provide the opportunity.

Why Join the Preferred Automotive Family?

• Career path with real advancement opportunities
• Mentorship from experienced Master Technicians
• Opportunities to advance into apprentice and full‑service technician roles
• Factory-sponsored training and certification opportunities
• No experience necessary—we'll teach you
• Consistent, year‑round work
• No Saturday hours
• Modern equipment and clean work environments
• Positive team culture focused on growth
• Competitive hourly pay with advancement opportunities
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company participation

What You'll Learn

• Oil and filter changes
• Tire rotations and tire repairs
• Multi‑point vehicle inspections
• Battery testing and replacement
• Brake inspections
• Basic maintenance repairs
• Digital vehicle inspections
• Shop safety and professional repair procedures

As your skills grow, you'll have opportunities to learn diagnostics, brake repair, steering and suspension, engine repair, electrical systems, and other advanced automotive repairs.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for individuals who:

• Have a strong work ethic
• Enjoy working with their hands
• Want to build a long‑term career in the automotive industry
• Are dependable and willing to learn
• Take pride in quality work
• Have a valid driver's license
• Automotive experience is helpful but not required.

Whether you've worked at another dealership, an independent repair shop, a tire store, a quick lube facility, or you're just beginning your automotive career, we'd love to meet you.

Many of our best technicians started in Express Care.

As you develop your skills and demonstrate your commitment, you'll have opportunities to advance into apprentice and technician positions, complete factory training, earn additional certifications, and significantly increase your earning potential.

We're looking for people who want to build a career—not just collect a paycheck.

About Preferred Automotive

The Preferred Automotive Family proudly serves the Grand Haven community with multiple automotive brands and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

We're a company that believes in promoting from within, investing in our employees, and creating long‑term careers. When our people grow, our business grows.

If you're looking for a place where hard work is recognized, training is encouraged, and career advancement is expected, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in the automotive industry. All inquiries will be kept confidential.