Powersports Apprentice Technician - Team Mancuso Powersports Southwest in Houston, TX at Sonic Powersports
Location: 7250 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77074
Job Type: Other
Experience: Associate
About
Team Mancuso Powersports is part of the Sonic Automotive family — a group of high-volume franchised dealerships proudly serving the greater Houston area. We represent Harley-Davidson, Indian, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Polaris, Sea-Doo, and more. From motorcycles to side‑by‑sides and personal watercraft, we help riders live the dream and keep their machines running strong.
Team Mancuso Powersports Southwest is a tight‑knit, high‑volume shop known for its fast pace, loyal clientele, and wide range of powersports units — offering variety and challenge for both staff and customers alike.
- $20.00 Hourly Pay Plan
- Tuesday–Saturday Schedule | Sundays & Mondays Off
- $0 Medical Premiums After 12 Months
Job Description
Summary:
Team Mancuso Powersports Southwest is looking for a motivated Apprentice Powersports Technician to join our fast‑paced, high‑volume service team. If you have a desire to become a Powersports technician, take pride in your work, and want to be part of the growing Powersports Group — we want to talk to you.
Responsibilities:
- The apprentice technician is assigned a 'Mentor,' usually a Master Technician, to assist him/her in acclimating to dealership operations in addition to sharing the Mentor's technical knowledge and one‑on‑one training. They will be assisting the apprentice as necessary.
- Perform work as outlined on the repair order.
- Learn to perform maintenance, install accessories, and diagnose/perform repairs.
- Examine the vehicle performing a multi‑point inspection (MPI) and video highlighting the results of the inspection.
- Recommend additional service work if found during the MPI.
- Call upon your Mentor or Service Manager when you have a question or need assistance.
- Collaborate with Service Advisors to ensure smooth communication and accurate work orders.
- Maintain shop cleanliness, organization, and professionalism to the Sonic Pride and Risk Management standards.
- Obtain OEM training and certifications — we invest in keeping you sharp.
- Deliver every unit in better shape than it arrived.
- Help maintain customer satisfaction by ensuring jobs are done right the first time.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Must own or acquire a complete set of tools within 60 days of hire.
- Valid motorcycle license required for test rides, good driving record, and ability to pass pre‑employment screenings (background check, drug test, MVR).
- Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Motorcycle, Marine, or Automotive program. UTI/MMI as examples.
- Prior experience working in a high‑volume dealership or powersports service center.
Compensation: Hourly Rate
- Hourly Compensation of $20.00
Schedule:
- Sundays & Mondays off
- $0 Monthly Premium for Technicians**
- Reduced Rates for Dependent Coverage**
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off, Increases with Tenure
- Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
- Employee Pricng on Vehicles, Parts & Service
- Free & Discounted Gym Memberships
- Travel Discounts on Hotels, Flights & Rentals
- Career Growth within a Fortune 500 Company
**Coverage begins at hire; premium‑free medical starts after 1 year of service.
All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines