Automotive Service Technician Apprentice

Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Program ______________________________________________________ Pride Chevrolet | Lynn, MA | 2 to 4 openings Build Your Automotive Career the Right Way, With a Program Built to Get You There Just 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 experience • Built-in pay increases as you complete each stage of training and certification • Performance and production bonuses available as you progress   Our Expectations • Real diagnostics and real repairs. No guessing, fixed right the first time • A real multipoint inspection: a full video, plus a photo or video for every recommended item • Beautiful, accurate documentation on every repair order • Honest time punches and ownership of comebacks, no excuses • A positive, team-first attitude and a genuine commitment to CSI • A clean, organized bay and workstation, always These expectations are spelled out in full in our Technician Expectations document. You'll sign it as a condition of receiving these wages and bonuses.   Benefits • 401(k) retirement plan • Medical insurance through Aetna, including access to affordable care and prescriptions through CVS pharmacies • Dental insurance • Vision insurance through EyeMed • Paid vacation: 1 week after your first year, 2 weeks after your second year, and 3 weeks after seven years • 5 paid sick days annually, with up to 5 unused days able to roll over each year • Holiday pay • Full 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 bonus • Employee discount on service and parts • Employee and family vehicle purchase plan • Your own personal development coach through Car Motivators, one-on-one • Real opportunities for advancement in a promote-from-within shop • Long-term job security with a 40+ year family-owned dealership group   What We Need From You • A 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-tohave) • A genuine interest in pursuing factory certifications and building a career, not just clocking hours • Strong work ethic and a growth mindset. You'll be coached hard and pushed to improve fast • Friendly, coachable, and a true team player. You're joining a work family, and we mean that literally • Insurable under our dealership garage policy, with a valid driver's license and a clean driving record • Able to pass a background check • Chevrolet experience is a plus but not required. If you've got the aptitude and the attitude, we'll teach you the brand Shift • Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM • Saturday, 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 made • Sunday: closed   Why Pride Motor Group We'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.   Culture • Family 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 showroom • Actively 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 Commerce • Personal, 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 boxes • A 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 up   Responsibilities • Learn and perform maintenance, diagnostic, and repair tasks under the guidance of experienced technicians • Read, comprehend, and complete all actions on assigned repair orders • Perform, document, and video all multipoint inspection findings on the repair order • Follow all safety guidelines and keep your workspace, tools, and customer vehicles secure at all times • Communicate clearly and professionally with technicians, advisors, and staff • Complete all required OEM and in-house training and certifications on schedule • Treat every vehicle, and every customer's trust, like it's your own name on the repair order • Show up dependable, on time, and ready to learn every single day   Our Hiring Process • Text or phone response and interview scheduling, usually within 24 hours • In person or phone interview with the Service Manager or Fixed Operations Director • Reference and background check • Offer and paperwork • Onboarding and welcome to the Pride Motor Group family   Pride 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.