Apprentice Technician - Penske Volvo Cars
City of Industry, CA 91748
About the Job
Summary:
The mission of this position is to contribute to the success of the dealership by remaining dedicated to developing the knowledge and skills necessary to repair vehicles correctly in a safe and timely manner while upholding the highest levels of professional integrity and achieving individual proficiency goals established by management to support strategic plan objectives.
Essential Duties include the following; however, other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Effectively utilizes manufacturer recommended diagnosis and repair processes.
- Promptly seeks clarification and/or management input, if Client concern, objective, or correct course of action is unclear.
- Upon completion of repair, verifies that the concern has been resolved; communicates clearly the cause and all steps taken to correct the concern.
- Consistently and actively maintains solid working knowledge of, and ensures documentation and procedures comply with, Company, Manufacturer, local, state, and federal policies, procedures and regulations, which pertain to the sale and service of new and pre-owned vehicles; consistently demonstrates passion or continued learning regarding brand-specific knowledge.
- Consistently, effectively, and efficiently locates, reads, analyzes, interprets, understands, and successfully performs work based upon complex technical documents.
- Proactively seeks out and understands all manufacturers publications relevant to repairing and maintaining the product.
- Consistently participates in determination of personal performance targets; sets challenging goals.
- Organizes work and work tools to minimize damage and/or loss.
- Proactively studies information relevant to successfully passing all certification testing.
- Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
- Maintains assigned workspace in an organized and clean manner.
- Maintains a high level of grooming, hygiene and uniform appearance.
- Performs other specific administrative functions as directed by the service management.
- Maintains high ethical standards in all actions.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual should possess:
- A high school diploma or equivalent desired.
- Minimum of six (6) months brand experience plus UTI or equivalent training and L1 certification or at least 2 to 5 years of equivalent technician experience plus UTI or equivalent training and L1 certification or equivalent off-brand manufacturer certifications plus UTI or equivalent training and L1 certification.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; federal, state, and local regulations such as those governing the disposal of hazardous waste and mathematical principles, (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying and percentages) and application.
- Read and comprehend instructions and information in the English language.
- Ability to multi-task projects, establish priorities, work independently and organize effectively.
- Must be detail orientated and be able to work under pressure.
- Ability to maintain high ethical standards.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information in the English language.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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. Individual will be required to:
- Stand for long periods at a time.
- Frequently bend, stretch, twist, or reach with their body, arms, and/or legs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs.
The above job description is only intended as a summary of the position’s responsibilities and does not include all duties that may be required to satisfactorily perform the job.
Hourly rate of $22.00 to $30.00.
PVC Puente Hills, LLC dba Penske Volvo Cars is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug and alcohol free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
Penske Volvo Cars is looking for results driven, team focused, dedicated people to join our team. To explore more about the positions for which we are currently accepting applications, please click the link below. Start your engines and apply online today!
Our compensation and benefits package includes:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurances
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
• Tremendous Opportunity to Learn, Advance and Build a Career!
Penske Volvo Cars is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
