Apprentice Technician

Apprentice Technician

We are Spitzer Autoworld! We are a fourth generation family owned business since 1904 and are still going strong! We have 28 locations with 15 new vehicle franchises spread throughout Northeast Ohio, Homestead, Florida and Greater, Central, and Eastern Pennsylvania areas. We are looking for YOU to join our award-winning team as our most valuable asset. We pride ourselves on being customer focused and technology driven. We offer you a professional working environment with continuous training and performance excellence as a team member of one of the largest and most successful privately held retail automotive groups in the nation. Our excellent benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life insurance, Voluntary life insurance, Short term and long term disability, Accident insurance, Critical illness policies, Generous paid time off, 401K with a 5% company match, Employee assistance program, Benefit concierge services.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Spitzer Kia in Cleveland is looking for passionate team members who want to deliver a high level of service to our customers, while growing their career at a top regional employer. An Automotive Apprentice Service Technician performs work specified on maintenance and repair orders with efficiency and in accordance with dealership and/or Factory standards, general lube, oil, and filter changes. While you take care of our customers, we will take care of you! FULL-TIME BENEFITS: Flexible work schedule - 5 day work week! Kia product training and ongoing training with Spitzer University, Opportunities for advancement - we love to promote from within the organization! 401K with a 5% employer match, Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Generous paid time off - 80 hours after 1 year of service, Paid uniforms, Employee assistance program, Voluntary benefits include: life insurance, short and long-term disability, accident coverage, hospital indemnity, company-paid life insurance with medical coverage and HSA with employer contribution.

Identifies necessary vehicle repairs and maintenance, Maintains Customer Satisfaction Scores at or above company standards, Estimates cost of repairs, Performs vehicle repairs and maintenance, Documents services performed, Performs services efficiently and according to dealership guidelines, Follows dealership and manufacturer service guidelines, Requests necessary parts, Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high level of motivation and demonstrated ability to learn and succeed, Team oriented, flexible and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service, Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information, Proven knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations, Professional appearance, Valid driver's license with good driving record, Submit to and successfully complete MVR, background check, and pre-employment drug test, Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.