Apprentice Technician - Class C

Job Opportunity at Suburban Ford of Ferndale

Growth Opportunity | High Volume Dealership

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule: This position requires open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. Successful candidates will be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as these are peak sales periods.

Reports to: Service Manager

Why Join Our Team?

• Join an established Ford dealership serving the Ferndale and Metro Detroit community
• Work with a recognized automotive brand and a steady base of service and sales customers
• Be part of a team focused on professional customer service and long-term relationships
• Build your automotive career with training, development, and advancement opportunities
• Work alongside experienced dealership professionals

What You'll Do

• Perform maintenance and repairs according to repair orders and manufacturer standards
• Diagnose vehicle concerns and identify needed repairs
• Road-test vehicles to verify repair quality
• Document repairs, test results, and labor time accurately
• Follow dealership and shop safety procedures
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area
• Complete required technical training and certifications
• Communicate repair findings with the service team

What You'll Bring

• 6+ months of experience with oil changes and routine vehicle maintenance
• Basic knowledge of brakes, tires, fluids, and vehicle inspections
• Familiarity with automotive tools and shop equipment
• Automotive training or hands-on service experience
• Willingness to complete required manufacturer training
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site.

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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