Technician Apprentice

The following is Loyalty Nissan’s Technician Apprentice PositionIntroductory Phase:Prospective candidates will begin as Service Greeters, Detailers, or Lube Technicians at any of our locations.Employees will be evaluated on basic behaviors by Service Management:Punctuality.No absenteeism.Appropriate dress.Solid "can-do" attitude.Sense of urgency and hustle required to be a great technician.Candidates may spend time in the parts department to understand the importance of detailed descriptions when adding recommendations to Multi-Point Inspections.This position pays $14 per hour.Upon satisfactory completion of the introductory phase, the Service Management team will graduate the candidate to Level 1 Apprentice. This generally occurs when the student begins their fall classes at Reynolds Community College.Level 1 Apprentice:Apprentices will work under the guidance of a Technician Trainer who is Nissan Scope Level or higher.They will receive their starter tool box and tools at this time.They will receive logins for Xtime Inspect, TruVideo, and Dealertrack.Apprentices must download the TruVideo app on their personal cell phones.In addition to classroom and hands-on training, apprentices must complete the following online training during their first year:Nissan Technician Certification – 1 of 3 (5 courses)Nissan Technician Certification – 2 of 3 (12 courses)Nissan Technician Certification – 3 of 3 (5 courses)Once completed, apprentices can begin training toward becoming a Scope Specialist in Electrical, Engine, Chassis, and Driveline and pursue DFRT OBD II Certifications (Diagnostic Flat Rate Time On-Board Diagnostics).Scope Training Requirements:Scope Electrical Specialist Online Training:Both Basic Electrical training modules:Both HVAC online trainingsOne additional online trainingScope Engine Specialist 1: All three Engine Control System online trainings.Both OBD II online trainings. Scope Chassis Specialist: One Noise Vibration and Harshness online training.All three Chassis online trainings. Scope Driveline Specialist: One Introduction to Driveline online training:One Driveline online training.Two Operation and Diagnosis online trainings.One Diagnosis and Repair online training. Completion Milestones:50% of these courses must be completed by the end of Year 1 to advance to Level 2 Apprentice. 100% must be completed by the end of Year 2 in the Automotive Program at Reynolds Community College.The Level 1 Apprentice position pays $16/hour.Level 2 Apprentice:Level 2 Apprentices can work independently on tasks beyond basic maintenance under mentor supervision.Expectations include:Completing the second year of studies at Reynolds Community College. Successfully completing three Automotive ASE certifications (prioritizing ASE A6 and A7). Earning a $2 raise for every three ASE certifications completed. Obtaining a Virginia State Inspection License (with an additional $2 raise).Nissan Manufacturer Training Requirements:Complete online certifications for:Scope Electrical Specialist Scope Engine Specialist 1 Scope Chassis Specialist Scope Driveline SpecialistEnroll in Engine Control Systems and On-Board Diagnostic Systems II in-class training at Nissan North America’s D.C. Area Training Facility in Sterling, VA.Upon completing these classroom trainings, apprentices will achieve Scope Engine 1 Specialist and DFRT/OBD II Certification, earning an additional $2 raise.Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Apprentice phase, candidates will be promoted to Certified Technician, transitioning to flat-rate pay at $28 per flat-rate hour. A hybrid pay plan may be implemented to ease the transition.Certified Technician and Beyond:The two-year apprenticeship does not mark the end of the certification journey. Loyalty Nissan supports continued efforts to achieve Master Nissan Technician status.Roadmap includes:Completing Scope Electrical, Engine, Chassis, and Driveline Specialist training.Pursuing advanced certifications (e.g., Diesel, EV, Hybrid, Transmission, CVT).Achieving GT-R Specialist and Platinum Master Certification.Nissan Master Technicians at Loyalty Nissan can earn six figures annually while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.