Job Description

Hey there gearheads!

Kia Surrey has the perfect opportunity for you! We are actively seeking a Full-Time, Automotive Apprentice Technician to join our exceptional service department.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Conducting Vehicle Inspections: You are responsible for conducting thorough inspections of vehicles to identify any issues or potential problems, ensuring the inspection is documented via Video Multipoint Inspection.
Diagnosing issues: You will use diagnostic tools and equipment to identify mechanical issues with vehicles and adequately document the problem and recommended repair.
Perform Repairs and maintenance: You are responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on vehicles.
Communicate with Service Advisors: You will communicate regularly with service advisors to provide updates on the status of repairs and to discuss any issues or concerns related to vehicle repairs.
Maintaining a clean, safe & organized workspace: You are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Measurables:

Efficiency/Productivity: This measures the amount of work completed by the technician in each time period, such as hours billed, or cars serviced.
Comeback Rate: This measures the percentage of jobs that require the technician to redo part or all their previous work due to error or dissatisfaction on the customer's part.
Time to Repair: This measures the amount of time it takes the technician to complete a repair job, from diagnosis to completion.
Training and Certification: This measures the technician's level of training and certification, which indicates their ability to work on newer vehicles and more complex systems.
Customer Satisfaction: This measures how satisfied customers are with the quality of the technician's work and their overall experience at the dealership's service department.

Compensation:

The total hourly compensation range for the Apprentice position at the Applewood Auto Group is $32.00- $35.00 per hour. The final hourly rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as other relevant factors. Please note that this range is provided as a general guideline and may vary depending on the qualifications and expertise of the selected candidate.

What we need from you:

You are beginning your schooling career to become a Red Seal Automotive service technician
A valid Class 5 driver’s license.
1-2 years of direct work experience in automotive repairs and service
Willingness to learn and grow.
Can effectively communicate automotive issues clearly using simple terminology.

Why should you work for Applewood?

Are you looking to advance your skills and obtain more certifications? GREAT! We’ll pay for the training.
Majority of our Technicians make OVER $100,000 per year!
Excellent compensation package(s) and RRSP options
We stand out from the rest because we are TRULY PASSIONATE about cars!
10 dealerships and counting to work alongside and grow with
Group events, Applewood Family Day, Xmas party, BBQs, and more
We support local communities, sports teams, and charities.

Our Core Values:

Best-in-Class Experience: We are committed to delivering a Best-in-Class experience to every team member and client that walks through our doors.

Find a Way to Say Yes: We take full ownership, embracing the responsibility to “Make Things Better.”

Team Beats with One Heart: We are a close-knit group of professionals working towards the same goal of driving excellence in everything we do.

Come join our team and let's make some cars run like they never have before! Question for you, are you ready to take this step? Ready to build a solid career?

If the answer is yes, APPLY NOW, don't wait!

Kia Surrey

Open Positions

Applewood Kia Surrey - Apprentice Technician, Night Shift