Automotive Technician

Company: Apple Autos (Top Minnesota Workplace)

Compensation: Up to $95,000.00 based on experience

Up to $12,000.00 Sign on Bonus

Are you looking for a company that Supports You and Your Family, Encourages You to Make a Difference, and helps Champion Your Lifelong Journey? Then you need to look at Apple Autos.

Apple Autos is an 7-brand, 6 location automotive company founded on the belief that people come before profit. Our Vision is to be Famous for Extraordinary Customer Experiences with People who are Empowered to Create Growth and Loyalty for a Lifetime.

Apple Autos is seeking a highly-driven Technician to join our team. Our dealership has been rated a Top Minnesota Workplace in the Star Tribune for the last 5 years, and we’re looking to add a passionate problem-solver to our winning team and help us continue a legacy of excellence. Apple Autos believes in The Value of our people and The Value of ongoing improvement therefor we offer training programs, tuition reimbursement, and career growth and development opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Perform work specified on maintenance and repair orders with efficiency and in accordance with dealership standards.
• Work independently and as a team to drive maximum repair efficiency.
• Consistently and concisely detail and document repairs.
• Inspect and maintain shop equipment.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, air conditioning, etc. to specification.
• Explain mechanical diagnoses and required repairs in a non-technical manner to service advisors and customers.
• Inspect and test new vehicles and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
• Continue ongoing training to stay abreast of the new technology and techniques on the vehicle model lines.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience as an automotive technician preferred but not required.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Team oriented, flexible, high energy and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Working knowledge of shop equipment such as wheel and tire equipment, alignment system, diagnostic equipment, AC equipment, etc.
• Vocational/Technical or certification preferred
• Regularly required to:
  • Sit, stand and walk
  • Use hands and arms to handle, feel, or reach
  • Speak and hear
  • Use close vision abilities
  • Operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license
• Occasionally, required to:
  • Lift or move up to 50 lbs
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Noise Level: Low to moderate

Benefits

• Full union healthcare package
• Company paid pension 
• Able to contribute to 401k and Roth plan
• Paid Training
• Employee discounts on products and services

Why Work for Apple Autos

• We strive to make a positive impact in our world, you will get the opportunity to give back.
• Internal promotions, we offer our employees the opportunity to internally advance. 
• We encourage teamwork, positivity, and kindness.
• Learning and development programs are available.
• We empower our employees to do what is best for our customers, and other employees
• Continually giving back to our employees for all of their hard work that does not go unnoticed. We offer a variety of fun events to say thank you to our most important assets, our amazing employees.
• Ranked Top workplaces in MN (2020,2021,2022)

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.