Automotive Technician Apprentice

Lafayette, LA

Full Time

Sterling KIA

Experienced

Sterling KIA is seeking an Automotive Technician Apprentice who takes pride in serving Acadiana and being a part of a successful family-owned and operated business!

As an Automotive Technician Apprentice, you will assist and learn from one of our own Certified Technicians how to diagnose and repair customer and dealership vehicles. During your time as an apprentice, Sterling will provide you the opportunity to complete the required certifications and training needed to move to the next level with us. By maintaining technical competence and producing the highest quality of service work, you will be an integral part of helping the dealership to retain its customers and continue to grow.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist with and learn how to inspect, diagnose, and repair customer and dealership vehicles
Work with Service Advisors to discuss findings
Provide estimates of time for repair and request needed parts
Install equipment, systems, and vehicle components
Record diagnostic findings, safety concerns, and maintenance recommendations
Ongoing requirement to complete any mandatory certifications and training provided by the dealership and stay up to date with new technology
Must follow all dealership and industry standard safety policies and procedures

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

Must have one or more years of experience in a professional automotive setting
The ideal candidate must be coachable, have strong communication skills, and be able to work well with others as well as independently
Must be willing to submit to pre-employment background check & drug screen, have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and be at least 21 years of age or have 3 full years of driving record due to insurance purposes
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Why Choose Sterling?

Our mission is to attract, develop, and retain great people to deliver a memorable experience that creates lasting relationships, one customer at a time.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance - 401(k) with employer matching - Company-paid Life Insurance - Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
Financial Security: Hourly paid position with a guaranteed 40-hour work week!
A little lagniappe: Employee vehicle pricing and discounts on products & services – Long-term job security with a growing company – Referral bonus programs – Family-owned and operated - Career Progression with paid ongoing training – Professional work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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