Youth Apprentice

Bergstrom AutomotiveNeenah, WisconsinOn-sitePart-timeListed 10 hours ago

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Youth Apprentice(Express Lube/Detail)

Bergstrom Automotive

We are looking for motivated high school students eligible to participate in work-based learning programs. This is an entry-level opportunity to jumpstart your career in the automotive industry with a focus on either vehicle maintenance or professional detailing.

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Student Status: Currently enrolled in high school and able to participate in work-based learning.

- Licensing: Must possess a valid drivers license with a reputable driving record.

- Personality: An upbeat and positive personality with a cheerful attitude toward guests and team members.

- Service Skills: Ability to provide excellent guest service and use active listening to meet guest needs.

- Communication: Strong verbal communication skills to interact effectively with both guests and dealership staff.

- Team Player: A willingness to help out in various areas of the dealership and lend assistance to any department when necessary.

- Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members and guest

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work in all weather conditions.

- Capacity to bend, stretch, and maneuver around or under vehicles.

- Ability to stand or kneel on cement floors for extended periods.

Express Lube Technician

- Perform maintenance including oil and filter changes, tire balancing and rotations, and cooling system flushes.

- Conduct comprehensive Multi-Point Inspections (MPI) with your team, check fluid levels, and adjust tire pressure as needed.

- Greet guests enthusiastically by name, review vehicle history for additional needs, and provide a personal escort to their vehicle upon completion.

- Document all work performed and recommended, and coordinate with service consultants if additional safety or service work is identified.

- Maintain a clean workspace (clutter-free workbenches and toolboxes) and comply with all safety regulations, including OSHA and hazardous waste disposal.

Detail Technician

- Wash exteriors, clean windows, wipe door jambs, and apply wax to vehicles before they leave the dealership.

- Vacuum interiors, clean upholstery and rugs, and apply preservation agents to leather or vinyl surfaces.

- Steam-clean engine compartments, apply tire dressing, and assist with touch-up paint or buffing to restore the vehicle's appearance.

- Examine vehicles for defects like dents or scratches and ensure proper mechanical operation before returning them to guests.

- Assist with shuttling guests, refueling vehicles, and maintaining a clean showroom.

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Qualifications

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

- Competitive compensation!

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance (for FT team members)

- Two weeks of PTO upon start date (for FT team members)

- Discounts on vehicles, service, and parts

- 401(k) with company match for FT team members

- Paid Holidays (for FT team members)

- Wellness Program

- Free Team Member Clinic

- Free Health Coach

- Employee Assistance Program

- Employee Referral Program

- Training and opportunities for career growth and advancement

WHAT MAKES BERGSTROM DIFFERENT:

- Wisconsin's largest automotive group and is a top 50 automotive dealer in the US

- Established in 1982 in Neenah WI

- 2,300+ team members working in Green Bay, Kaukauna, Appleton, Manitowoc, Neenah, Oshkosh, Madison, and Middleton

- 39 dealerships representing 36 brands

- Consistently recognized by Automotive News as the top dealership group to work for in Wisconsin and one of top dealership groups to work for in the United States

- Received Glassdoor's "Best Places to Work" award

- Recognized by the Better Business Bureau and Time Magazine

- We are committed to giving back to our communities by supporting local organizations including Make-a-Wish, United Way, and Breast Cancer Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin