Service Technician Apprentice

St. Petersburg, FL 33781 • Full-time • $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Take the wheel of your career — amazing opportunities await at Dimmitt Automotive Group! Join a fourth-generation, family-owned organization and recognized employer of choice, proudly serving the Tampa Bay community for over 100 years. We’re not just hiring — we’re building careers. Enjoy a people-first culture, competitive benefits, and real opportunities to grow.

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

• A working knowledge of cars
• 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 50 lbs
• 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

Benefits

• Group Benefits eligibility for full-time associates is 1st of month after 60 days, including:
  • 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