Shop Foreman/Apprentice Trainer - Watertown, NY

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical training and coaching to apprentice technicians, including proper diagnostic, repair, safety, and documentation procedures.
• Provides supervision and real-time performance feedback to apprentices.
• Attends recruiting events on behalf of the apprentice program.
• Works closely with the Reconditioning Mechanical Supervisor to identify training needs, track progress, and address performance concerns.
• Reviews apprentice work and repair orders for quality, accuracy, completeness, and adherence to dealership standards.
• Road tests vehicles as needed to verify repair quality.
• Aids in diagnosing and repairing mechanical concerns on pre-owned vehicles.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe shop environment.
• Assists with coordinating repairs and communicating delays or concerns to the Reconditioning Mechanical Supervisor.
• Helps ensure repairs are assigned and completed according to technician skill level and training needs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of automotive repair and diagnostic experience.
• Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair skills across a wide range of vehicle systems.
• Ability to teach and coach technicians with varying levels of experience.
• Strong understanding of automotive repair processes, shop workflow, and quality control standards.
• Ability to review repairs for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience mentoring, training, or leading technicians.
• Manufacturer or ASE certifications.
• Previous experience working in a dealership, reconditioning, or high-volume service environment.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

• Up to 2 weeks vacation time at the time of hire, based on experience.
• Sick leave accrued every week.
• Excellus medical insurance, Guardian dental insurance, and Davis vision insurance.
• Reimbursement for qualifying out-of-pocket costs.
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac including: Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program, available to employees and their immediate family members free of charge.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to occasionally perform repetitive motion tasks such as typing on a computer, writing on documents, using common hand tools.
• The ability to regularly traverse areas throughout the dealership.
• The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time.