Job Description
The company is currently seeking an Apprentice Mechanic / Shop Helper to become an integral part of our team! You will perform beginner-intermediate vehicle repairs. Only a basic understanding of car mechanics or at least a mechanically-inclined mindset is required. You can learn here as long as you have that basic foundation. We are a car dealership that also rents out cars. We are looking for someone highly motivated and willing to learn. Someone who is business-minded is preferred so that they can eventually be promoted to manager and/or salesperson.
Responsibilities:
- Beginner-intermediate vehicle repairs after a mechanic has diagnosed the problem
- Shop online at various sites to find the best deal on parts
- Pick up parts from junk yards
- Perform routine vehicle tune-ups and maintenance
- Inspect and test vehicles for necessary adjustments
- Run errands
- Make phone calls
- Drop off and pick up cars at various vendor locations.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with multiple vendors
- Scheduling appointments with vendors.
Qualifications:
- Ability to learn basic car maintenance and repair tasks such as changing oil, spark plugs, replacing starter, changing battery terminals, etc.
- Willing to learn new skills, such as body repair work on cars.
- Strong work ethic
- Punctual
- Energetic
- Coachable
- Fast learner
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Good communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Efficient and thorough at cleaning restrooms and other spaces.