Service Apprentice

Summary

Completes all work assigned by the supervisor. The Service Apprentice should have knowledge in basic vehicle maintenance to include Lube, Oil and filter changes, Brake Replacement to include Caliper service, Mounting, Balancing and rotation of tires. *****Basic Vehicle Maintenance a must***** *****Willing to train the right candidate***** *****Monday-Friday Schedule***** Essential Duties • Works alongside an assigned technician to learn to perform quality vehicle service maintenance and repairs. • Assists assigned technician as needed. • Delivers customer cars to service stalls as requested by technicians. • Picks up parts from the parts department as directed by technicians. • Performs safety inspections, oil changes, lubrication work, basic maintenance and minor repairs as directed. • Replenishes supplies as requested by technicians or service manager. • Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor. • Attends training classes and departmental meetings. • Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience • No prior experience or training. • Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills • Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Valid Driver's License Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.