Lube Technician / Apprentice | $15–$17/HR - 2719

Gilder Search Group; Trenton (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

PTO/vacation

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Michael Bates Chevrolet is hiring a Lube Technician / Apprentice to join its busy service department in Woodhaven, MI. This apprentice-level position offers hands-on exposure in a high-volume dealership with room to develop as an automotive technician.

Requirements include at least one year of automotive experience and a valid Michigan license. The role features pay of $15–$17 per hour, a bi-weekly pay schedule, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of automotive experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Required State of Michigan certification/licensing applicable to the position.
• Automotive shop or dealership experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced service environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop your automotive skills.
• DVI experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy service department to gain hands-on experience.
• Learn from experienced technicians in a high-volume dealership.
• Develop automotive skills in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Automotive experience

Driver's license

Willingness to learn

Michigan certification/licensing

Job description

Lube Technician / Apprentice | $15–$17/HR

Michael Bates Chevrolet
Location: Woodhaven, MI
Pay: $15–$17/hour
Pay Type: Hourly
Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly
Shop Hours: Monday & Thursday 7:00 AM–8:00 PM | Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | Rotating Saturdays 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Got some automotive experience and ready to build your career beyond the basics?

Michael Bates Chevrolet is hiring a Lube Technician / Apprentice to join its busy service department in Woodhaven. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least one year of experience who wants consistent hands-on exposure, a high-volume dealership environment, and room to continue developing as an automotive technician.

Key Points

• $15–$17/hour
• Approximately 170 vehicles per week
• Shop Hours: Monday & Thursday 7:00 AM–8:00 PM | Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Apprentice-level opportunity with room to develop
• Strong Domestic/GM vehicle exposure
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan
• PTO/vacation
• Uniforms provided
• Team lunches and employee events
• Heated shop

About the Opportunity

This isn't just another place to change oil.

Michael Bates Chevrolet offers an opportunity to work inside an established dealership service department where you can gain valuable experience around experienced technicians, a shop foreman, digital workflows, and a steady volume of Domestic and GM vehicles.

If you have a solid foundation and want to keep learning, this is an opportunity to get your foot in the door and grow.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of automotive experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Required State of Michigan certification/licensing applicable to the position
• Automotive shop or dealership experience preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced service environment
• Willingness to learn and develop your automotive skills
• DVI experience is helpful but not required

Why Michael Bates Chevrolet?

Michael Bates Chevrolet operates a 16-bay service department handling approximately 170 vehicles per week. You'll work around experienced automotive professionals while gaining exposure to a high-volume dealership operation.

For someone who wants to build a long-term automotive career, this position provides an opportunity to learn, gain experience, and develop within an established service department.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• PTO/vacation
• Uniforms provided
• Team lunches and employee events

Additional Requirements

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job-related pre-employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.