Service Apprentice Technician

Overview

Jaguar Land Rover, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Apprentice Technician (Mechanic) who aligns with our core values of respect, integrity, growth, humility and teamwork. We designed a formal reward and recognition system called Pro Tech to reward performance and tenure, provide predictable pay raises, and support career growth. Our program offers tool allowances, discounts, and recognition for your contributions.

Here’s why you want to work here:

• Pro Tech perks described above with levels including Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum
• Paid training, certifications and real career growth
• Great people with a great culture
• Paid Time Off starting your first week and 401k with Company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
• Red Wing boot program (annual replacement of work boots)
• 1:1 Tech to PC – information at your fingertips
• Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

For reference, you can learn more about the program at the program page:

• Assist other mechanics and automotive technicians with diagnosing causes of malfunctions and perform repairs
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer
• Assist with examination of vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
• Assist in documenting any work performed
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes to advance to become a main line automotive technician (mechanic)
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins
• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean
• Always keep shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing disposal of hazardous wastes
• Assist in road-testing vehicles to quality-check work performed
• Master our Dealer Management System (Reynolds) for time keeping, work distribution, electronic inspections, repair quotes and communication
• Be accountable to all dealership owned tools, and maintain superior cleanliness throughout workspace and in all customer vehicles

• 1 to 2 years of general maintenance or mechanic experience desired
• Technical schooling from a mechanic program preferred
• ASE certification and Safety & Emissions certification preferred
• General mechanical skills; dealership experience is a plus
• Excellent manual dexterity, patience, creativity, and an eye for detail
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• High school diploma or the equivalent

Compensation:
Experienced Apprentice Technician $23.00/hr

Monday through Friday 8:00am–5:00pm

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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