Automotive |Apprentice Technician | $18/hr

Description

Our Automotive Apprentice Technicians are experienced, passionate about working on cars and want to grow quickly in their careers. You need to have the experience to independently perform oil changes and/or tire repairs which makes you immediately eligible for advanced classes and a toolbox program to aid in your learning and growth. From Mazda’s to Maserati’s, you get to work on many different makes and models mounting and balancing tires, performing oil changes, other automotive services while learning your trade and building a career. Our shops are filled with the latest tools and technologies, and through our apprentice position you are fast-tracked to success. Virginia Tire & Auto is the place to take your automotive career to the next level.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Become knowledgeable on VTA procedures and perform the following automotive services on customer vehicles:
• Mount and balance tires
• Tire repairs
• Oil changes
• Battery installation
• Visual Brake Checks
• Basic Maintenance Light Reset
• Complete a 25-point vehicle condition report on all vehicles and check All-Data for scheduled maintenance services on all vehicles
• Thoroughly document and create estimates for service recommendations based on the 25-point vehicle condition report.
• Work individually and as a team with the Service Department to meet all promise times.
• Keep pace with customers, balance multiple priorities and use good judgment to manage time.
• Participate and complete required training classes to attain C-technician
• Achieve and maintain 40% productivity and $100 rec/car within first 90 days

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Proven investment in your future goals i.e. owning tools, attending courses and training programs
• Ability to independently perform oil changes and/or replace tires
• 1 consecutive year or work experience -OR- two years of high school auto tech courses
• 6+ months of automotive mechanical experience or equivalent NOVA courses

WHY YOU’LL LOVE US

Mission matters here. At Virginia Tire & Auto our mission is to take the stress out of car care. We do that by taking the stress out of our employees lives by fostering an employee-first culture where employees are appreciated and valued. And by being a values-based business with a conscious. We are looking for individuals to join our team who want to share our values: to be professional, genuine, attentive and forward-thinking.

WHAT WE’LL DO FOR YOU

We provide our employees:

• Guaranteed hourly rate
• Toolbox and Tools (valued at $8,000)
• Low-Cost Health Insurance
• Industry best paid vacation and holidays
• Tire and auto repair discounts
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Affordable dental and vision insurance
• Life & short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Predictable Schedules
• Energy filled, busy shops
• A clean, professional work environment with a team that wants to see you succeed
• A company culture designed to support your career growth

WHO WE ARE

Virginia Tire & Auto is making car care as stress-free as possible. We are proud to be a Top Family Owned Business in the DC area, a Top Shop by Tire Review Magazine and a consistent Best of NOVA Auto Repair winner. Virginia Tire & Auto is committed to employee advancement and growth by offering career paths and stability to its 400+ employees.

Virginia Tire & Auto promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

Virginia Tire & Auto is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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