Apprentice/Technician Wanted Auto/Truck Shop (Richmond)

We are looking to fill a position in our service shop for an Apprentice/Technician helper. We are a small light duty truck dealership looking for a motivated person who wants to learn the automotive technician trade. We can offer flexible hours and pay to the right candidate who wants to learn the basics and more of working on light duty trucks. We specialize in Ford Super Duty and Chevrolet HD trucks, as well as a few other various models of light duty pickups (mostly gas powered). The role would consist of 1 on 1 guidance with an experienced technician, hands on learning and tasks, and access to an unlimited knowledge base to help successfully diagnose and repair these types of vehicles. The right candidate can expect to be taught basic maintenance and repair, knowledge in diagnostics, basic welding and torch skills, alignment skills, engine and transmission diagnostic, general repair skills, as well as some cosmetic repair skills (light duty body work). A full set of tools is not required, but some basic hand tools is a plus. Whether you have personal experience working on your own vehicles and want to learn the trade or are already in the trade at an oil change facility or other independent shop, we would be glad to have a conversation with you about what we do and have to offer. Pay would be dependent on initial experience but can be easily and quickly adjusted as your knowledge and abilities progress. Pay, benefits, vacation, sick and other questions can all be answered during the interview process, but to be clear, the position offered is for someone new to the trade and willing to work up the ladder and be compensated accordingly. We are on the hunt to find a technician we can BUILD into a top tier mechanic, not someone who already feels they are there. Must have; -Drivers license and decent driving record -Dependable transportation -A willingness to learn and an ability to be taught -Basic mechanical knowledge/aptitude and the ability to communicate in such an environment -A person who can be given a direct task and accomplish the end goal to the best of their ability and in a timely manner without constant direct supervision -A person who is willing to try something new and not get easily flustered and stressed if the job is difficult or out of their comfort zone All are welcome to respond, young or old, male or female, slight experience or no experience Please email your basic information, a summary of your current experience level and a brief description as to why you feel you would be right for the position Please do not just email me a resume...see lift above^ We will be taking applicants for a week or more, then setting an entire day to top candidate interviews...date TBD. Thank you for your time