ODaniel Auto Group
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Student Tech / Apprentice
Technician Trainee - No Experience Required
O'Daniel Automotive Group has 5 locations in Fort Wayne and represents 8 new car manufacturers. Our employees are the true face of the dealership. It's what we call the O’Daniel Difference. Join our team and help set us apart from other dealers. We will invest in your future by providing training, mentoring, and a self-driven career path where you earn more as you learn more. O’Daniel offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k), paid vacation and certification reimbursement.
As a Technician Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience in one of O’Daniel’s dealerships by learning how to perform basic automotive services while delivering outstanding service.
No experience required for this position. You will be trained and coached in required skills and standard operating procedures. Our self-driven career path allows you to earn more as you add to your skill and knowledge set. Start your career with us today and advance your skills and pay at your pace.
What’s In It For You:
• You will become familiar with how to perform basic automotive services, identify required maintenance and practice shop standard operating procedures.
• We offer a fun, fast-paced family atmosphere where we help you succeed.
• Work week is Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, 401(k), paid vacation, certification reimbursement and starter tool kit.
• O’Daniel will invest in you with training and a self-driven, defined career path. We reward you as you add to your skill and knowledge set.
Are you a match? If you fit this description, then we would like to meet you.
• Passion for learning
• Looking for a family-oriented atmosphere
• Community-minded. Have a cause? We support that! The ODaniel Auto group is heavily involved in our community. It’s what we like to call the ODaniel Difference.
• Good work ethic: You work to live (not live to work) and show up ready to accomplish the day’s challenges.
• Ready to commit to professional development by building a lifelong career with co-workers you call "family" and customers you call "friends."
About the Role:
• You will work under the direction of a mentor to learn basic automotive services.
• Complete assigned training and job shadows.
• By the end of training, you will be able to:
o Demonstrate shop and personal safety habits such as safe lift operation
o Complete vehicle preparation tasks including reviewing service vehicle history and completing work orders
o Demonstrate proper tool and equipment use and storage.
o Demonstrates workplace skills including contributing to the success of the team, assisting others and requesting help when needed.
• Upon completion of your training and ability to consistently demonstrate the above skills, you will advance to Entry-Level Technician.
The Must-Haves:
Must have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years of age
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED preferred