Automotive Technician Apprentice

6 days ago

Grand Rapids, MI, United States LaFontaine Automotive Group Full time

Job Description:
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE

Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family, promotes employees from within, is passionate about protecting the environment, has an inspiring company culture, and is actively involved with the community and local charities? If so, this opportunity might be for you

THE POSITION: The Automotive Technician Apprentice assists the technician in vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards.

THE PERKS:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Discounts on Sales and Service
  • Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)
  • Voluntary Benefits (Flexing Spending Account, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection)
  • 401(k) and Employer Match
  • Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
Skills & Qualifications:
  • Current, valid, driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) are required.
Education and Experience:
  • Six months to one year related technical training and/or experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Receive repair orders from dispatcher and perform repair.
  • Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
  • Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
  • Communicate with Parts Department to obtain needed parts.
  • Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
  • Advise service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
  • Document work performed.
  • Road-test vehicles when required and to quality-check work performed.
  • Attend training classes.
  • Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
  • Ensure that customers' vehicles are kept clean.
  • Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
Physical Requirements:
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, and talk or hear.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds.

THE COMPANY:

Founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine, the award-winning and nationally-recognized LaFontaine Automotive Group includes 54 retail franchises, 9 collision centers and 34 Michigan retail locations. The group employs nearly 2,500 individuals. It's the mission of the LaFontaine Family to personalize the automotive experience by building lifelong relationships that connect families and strengthen communities. The LaFontaine commitment to customers, staff, and local communities is demonstrated by active participation and contributions to numerous non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and charities throughout southeast Michigan. The combination of both the mission and core values provides the basic foundation of our promise ... to treat every customer like they are members of our family. From sales to service to parts, LaFontaine Automotive Group is able to meet any customer's specific needs. LaFontaine represents the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, KIA, Lincoln, Mazda, RAM, Polestar, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, and Volkswagen. The LaFontaine Family Deal; it's not just what you get, it's how you feel. Visit www.familydeal.com for additional details.

Our Mission: To Build Lifelong Relationships that Connect Families, Strengthen Communities, and Personalize the Automotive Experience.

Our Core Values: Accountability , Responsibility , Respect , Communication , Teamwork , Passion.

LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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