Apprentice Service Technician

About UsAt Parks Toyota of DeLand, we're not simply in the business of selling vehicles: we focus on building relationships, too. We've been serving Volusia County since 1975, and we know we owe much of our success to the community in which we've thrived and the honest reputation we've earned. Parks Toyota of DeLand is a family-owned and operated business, and we treat our customers and employees with the integrity they deserve. SUMMARYWe are looking for an Automotive Apprentice Service Technician! Are you skilled mechanically with technical understanding and a desire to learn how to repair vehicles? Do you want to enter into a lucrative and exciting new career? Do you want to be part of a great team? Then we want to talk to you! We will train you as an Apprentice Technician so that you can learn and experience growth in our dealership! This Apprenticeship program takes roughly a year to complete and will be a great kickstart to your career. What We Offer:* Apprentice will work along side an experienced technician to receive real world training.

• Receive at no charge all required Toyota training to become a certified Toyota technician
• Salary custom designed for the apprentices skill level and ability.
• ASE training and financial assistance
• Opportunity for internal promotion and career growth with company
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• voluntary short and long term disability, dental, health, vision, medical
• Air conditioned shop
• ASE certification assistance
• Sundays and alternating Saturdays off
• Modern facility and equipment
• Family owned and operated

• To learn to perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency
• Change oil and perform tire rotations
• Inspect vehicles and perform fluid exchanges
• Learn to test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.
• Learn to diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
• Communicate directly with the Senior Technician, Service Advisor &/or Service Manager, so that customers are informed if any additional service is needed. Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs.

• One year of automotive repair experience or trade school certification.
• Must have own basic tools
• Positive, friendly attitude, along with an eagerness to improve
• Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications
• Previous experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record