Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Technician Apprenticeship ProgramPride Chevrolet | Lynn, MA | 2 to 4 openingsBuild Your Automotive Career the Right Way, With a Program Built to Get You ThereJust graduated from automotive school? Already a year into turning wrenches at an independent shop and ready for the next step? Pride Motor Group is hiring 2 to 4 Apprentice Technicians at our Chevrolet store in Lynn, and we didn't just slap "entry level" on a job posting and call it a day. We built an actual in-house apprenticeship program that moves you toward factory certification, more pay, and more responsibility on a defined timeline, not a vague promise.If you've got the drive, we've got the wrench, the training, and a coach in your corner to help you get there fast.Pay & Growth$20 per hour and up, based on experienceBuilt-in pay increases as you complete each stage of training and certificationPerformance and production bonuses available as you progressOur ExpectationsReal diagnostics and real repairs. No guessing, fixed right the first timeA real multipoint inspection: a full video, plus a photo or video for every recommended itemBeautiful, accurate documentation on every repair orderHonest time punches and ownership of comebacks, no excusesA positive, team-first attitude and a genuine commitment to CSIA clean, organized bay and workstation, alwaysThese expectations are spelled out in full in our Technician Expectations document. You'll sign it as a condition of receiving these wages and bonuses.Benefits401(k) retirement planMedical insurance through Aetna, including access to affordable care and prescriptions through CVS pharmaciesDental insuranceVision insurance through EyeMedPaid vacation: 1 week after your first year, 2 weeks after your second year, and 3 weeks after seven years5 paid sick days annually, with up to 5 unused days able to roll over each yearHoliday payFull OEM and in-house training toward factory certification, paid by the course for however long the course is scheduled (a 3-hour course pays 3 hours)Employee referral bonusEmployee discount on service and partsEmployee and family vehicle purchase planYour own personal development coach through Car Motivators, one-on-oneReal opportunities for advancement in a promote-from-within shopLong-term job security with a 40+ year family-owned dealership groupWhat We Need From YouA recent graduate of an accredited automotive technical or trade school, OR at least 12 months of verifiable, hands-on automotive repair experience in an independent shop or dealership (this is a must-have, not a nice-to-have)A genuine interest in pursuing factory certifications and building a career, not just clocking hoursStrong work ethic and a growth mindset. You'll be coached hard and pushed to improve fastFriendly, coachable, and a true team player. You're joining a work family, and we mean that literallyInsurable under our dealership garage policy, with a valid driver's license and a clean driving recordAble to pass a background checkChevrolet experience is a plus but not required. If you've got the aptitude and the attitude, we'll teach you the brandShiftMonday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PMSaturday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (rotating)On weeks that include a Saturday shift, you get one weekday off, set when your schedule is madeSunday: closedWhy Pride Motor GroupWe're in the business of selling and servicing new and used vehicles while providing an exceptional customer experience, and our technicians are the backbone of that promise. Pride Motor Group has been a family-owned business for over 40 years. Suzanne Iovanna stepped into ownership unexpectedly in 2014, earned her NADA dealer certification, trained directly with Kia and Hyundai in Korea, and became one of the only women dealer principals in the country. That same determination is what she expects her team to build their careers on. As an apprentice here, you won't just be handed a bay and left to figure it out. You'll work alongside experienced technicians, get access to full OEM and in-house training, and have a dedicated Car Motivators coach helping you build the habits and skills that turn an apprentice into an A-tech.CultureFamily owned and operated for over 40 years. Suzanne Iovanna has run Pride Motor Group since 2014, when she stepped in unexpectedly and became one of the few women dealer principals in the country. That same grit and family-first mindset runs through the shop, not just the showroomActively involved in the Lynn community: My Brother's Table of Lynn, Girls Inc of Lynn, local youth sports, and proud members of the Lynn Chamber of CommercePersonal, one on one coaching is available for all staff through our partnership with Car Motivators, a dedicated performance coach who is in your corner, not just a manager checking boxesA real promote from within track record. Hiring decisions are made by the people you'll actually work for, not a distant HR office, because our department heads want to see you move upResponsibilitiesLearn and perform maintenance, diagnostic, and repair tasks under the guidance of experienced techniciansRead, comprehend, and complete all actions on assigned repair ordersPerform, document, and video all multipoint inspection findings on the repair orderFollow all safety guidelines and keep your workspace, tools, and customer vehicles secure at all timesCommunicate clearly and professionally with technicians, advisors, and staffComplete all required OEM and in-house training and certifications on scheduleTreat every vehicle, and every customer's trust, like it's your own name on the repair orderShow up dependable, on time, and ready to learn every single dayOur Hiring ProcessText or phone response and interview scheduling, usually within 24 hoursIn person or phone interview with the Service Manager or Fixed Operations DirectorReference and background checkOffer and paperworkOnboarding and welcome to the Pride Motor Group familyPride Motor Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.