What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Technician Apprentice position at Dimmitt Automotive Group?
Clearwater, FL 33763
Posted: 04/09/2025
Employment: Full-time
Pay: 18.00-20.00 /hr
Department: Service
Experience: Entry-Level
Company Description
Dimmitt has served the Florida Gulf Coast for over 100 years building generations of loyal customers and associates that have helped us get where we are today. Legacy, history, and lifestyle automotive are ingrained into the Dimmitt name, and Richard Dimmitt has proudly represented the family with an area network of dealerships spanning from Crystal River in the north, to St. Petersburg and Sarasota in the south. Join us today and let Dimmitt be the key to your success!
Job Description
Dimmitt is currently seeking a Service Technician Apprentice. The Apprentice Technician learns to perform vehicle maintenance and repair work in accordance with dealership and factory quality standards and procedures to obtain the highest in customer satisfaction. If you are a bright, motivated, and energetic professional, we encourage you to apply to join our world-class team.
Responsibilities
Group Benefits eligibility for full-time associates is 1st of month after 60 days. The plan includes:
Posted: 04/09/2025
Employment: Full-time
Pay: 18.00-20.00 /hr
Department: Service
Experience: Entry-Level
Company Description
Dimmitt has served the Florida Gulf Coast for over 100 years building generations of loyal customers and associates that have helped us get where we are today. Legacy, history, and lifestyle automotive are ingrained into the Dimmitt name, and Richard Dimmitt has proudly represented the family with an area network of dealerships spanning from Crystal River in the north, to St. Petersburg and Sarasota in the south. Join us today and let Dimmitt be the key to your success!
Job Description
Dimmitt is currently seeking a Service Technician Apprentice. The Apprentice Technician learns to perform vehicle maintenance and repair work in accordance with dealership and factory quality standards and procedures to obtain the highest in customer satisfaction. If you are a bright, motivated, and energetic professional, we encourage you to apply to join our world-class team.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine services including oil changes, tire rotations, filter replacement, and checking and topping off of all fluids in a timely manner
- Performs accurate and quality inspections in quarter time
- Works and stays productive in a team atmosphere
- Performs other duties as assigned
- A working knowledge of cars
- Must have at least 1 year of dealership experience (anything less will not be considered)
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
- High school diploma or GED required
- Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles
- Good communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
- Highly professional and dependable
- Safety and customer service oriented
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
- Excellent work history
Group Benefits eligibility for full-time associates is 1st of month after 60 days. The plan includes:
- Medical
- Health Savings Account
- Telehealth
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Group Life and AD&D – Employer Provided
- Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee / Spouse / Child(ren)
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- Accident/Critical Illness
- 401(K) - 3% Company Match on First Day of Enrollment / 10% vested after 1 year and 100% vested after 2 years
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Associate Discounts on Vehicle Purchases, Parts, and Service
