Experienced Auto Glass Installation Technician
Safelite · Niantic, CT · Yesterday
Management$25.25–$30.75/hrFull-time
About the role
The Auto Glass Technician plays a crucial role at Safelite, focusing on vehicle glass repair and replacement services. This position requires a combination of technical skills and excellent customer service.
Responsibilities
- Provide all vehicle glass repair and replacement services at Safelite Shops and Mobile Glass Shops.
- Clean customer vehicles after every job.
- Recalibrate automotive safety systems, including troubleshooting and diagnostic testing.
- Proficiently operate Safelite’s tools and technologies, such as True Seal®, Ezi-Wire™, Glass Table System (GTS), chemicals, work order and customer administration systems, and MRM technology.
- Safely operate company and customer vehicles throughout the workday.
- Communicate with all scheduled customers in-person, via text, and on the phone; promote and sell Safelite promotional items and services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Valid state-issued driver’s license and any other required licenses to operate a company vehicle.
- Required Safelite SafeTech™ certification.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Standing for extended periods, working in tight spaces, bending, twisting, and operating various hand and power tools safely.
- Operating a motor vehicle in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Professionalism and passion for providing outstanding customer service and exceeding customer expectations.
- Working with chemicals (including flammable chemicals) as applicable per the “Safelite Way of Fitting”.
- Ability to work scheduled days with flexibility on start and end times to accommodate customer needs.
- Proficiency in using computerized diagnostic tools for recalibrations and troubleshooting.
- Reading, writing, and interpreting the English language and technical directions.
- Communicating orally and written via phone and computer or other electronic means.
- Maintaining a professional appearance and adhering to Company uniform and PPE policies.
- Willingness and ability to maintain stable performance under professional or personal pressure and opposition.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay ranging from $25.25 - $30.75/hour.
- $5/set of wiper blades added for customer safety.
- Potential to be promoted in the first year.
- Starting pay of $28/hour as a Senior Tech and $30.50/hour as a Master Tech.
- Benefits package valued at more than $10k*, including 401(k) plan with company matching, medical plans, paid time off, holidays & volunteer days, up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement, and paid training.