Automotive Technician Apprentice

The Pedder Automotive Group, founded in 2008, is a family‑owned dealer group with seven locations in Southern California serving Nissan, Hyundai, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brands. Job Overview The Technician Apprentice is responsible for servicing vehicles following all established standards and procedures, which includes rotating tires, performing multi‑point inspections, and changing automotive fluids. Responsibilities Change lube oil and filter in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction. Check all fluids and maintenance‑related parts and top‑off or replace fluids or filters/parts as required. Perform routine service inspections or tests and complete standard maintenance jobs. Maintain cleanliness of vehicles while performing service or repairs. Ensure that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards. Follow all shop policy, procedure, safety, and environmental rules. Help maintain shop appearance and safety standards and ensure the shop runs efficiently by performing duties such as inventory stocking and other general functions. Complete system diagnostics and full automotive troubleshooting and testing. Qualifications Knowledge of automotive servicing or repair highly desired. Unrestricted California driver’s license and clean driving record. Ability to drive both automatic and standard‑transmission vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff. Safety and customer‑service oriented. Salary $20.00 – $25.00 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr