Service Technician Apprentice

SkipperBud's

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The apprentice will perform entry-level service tasks including detailing, rigging, and light technician repairs under the guidance of a mentor. They are also responsible for rotating through sales, parts, and service advisor roles to gain a comprehensive understanding of dealership operations.

Qualifications

You have a strong interest in learning all aspects of the service, sales, and parts departments, including detailing, yard work, and rigging. You are eager to complete self-led training, OEM certifications, and perform light duty technician tasks under the guidance of a mentor.

Must Have Skills for ATS

OEM certification

Job Description

OVERVIEW: The service technician apprentice is responsible for a variety of entry level job duties, to include aspects of detailing, yard work, rigging as well as gaining general knowledge of the sales, service, and parts department’s processes through a structured apprentice program.  The apprentice will follow the guidance of their assigned mentor technician while completing their outlined goals and tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Successfully complete Self-led and online training curriculum/courses
  • Successfully learn and exhibit skills in the following areas:
  • Detailing-gain familiarity with products as well as understand nuances involved in boat detailing to include exterior, interior, buff and wax as well as safety guidelines.
  • Yard Team-gain understanding of functions of yard personnel to include equipment and machinery operation, proper boat movement and storing procedures as well as yard safety.
  • Rigging-gain exposure to new product assembly procedures, warranty procedures, work order entry as well as time management skills
  • Parts Department-exposure to all aspects of departmental operations to include over-the-counter and work order sales processes, parts ordering and inventory maintenance.
  • Service Advisor-gain critical knowledge of customer service, work order management, timecard entry, and importance of documentation by shadowing a senior Service Advisor.
  • Sales-gain understanding of the processes associated with the sales and delivery of new boats.
  • Interface on daily basis with lead technician and riggers to ensure effective acclimation to the role.
  • Perform light duty technician tasks such as changing oil filters, general service and warranty repairs, and assist as needed with any other repairs
  • Set up and participate in boat shows and other off-site promotional events.
  • Maintain a professional and clean workspace for customer viewing.
  • Successfully pass OEM certification(s)
  • Complete all required apprenticeship documentation daily.
  • Follow the apprentice program outline and complete all tasks and meet all goals.
  • Other tasks as assigned

KEY RESULT AREAS: 

  • Complete all aspects of training.
  • Improved OEM certification status
  • Internal and external customer satisfaction and enthusiasm
  • Accurate level of service-done right the first time
  • 100% pride in work; always supplying a complete and “0” defect product to the customer.
  • Maintain minimum production and accuracy standards

SkipperBud's

SkipperBud’s has been delivering the dream to customers throughout the Midwest every boating season since 1959! The SkipperBud's emblem on your transom means that you are a valued customer! Whether you are a new boater or a returning customer, feel free to stop in anytime. Talk to our knowledgeable sales and service staff; we are excited to show you what we have to offer. Looking for a new or used boat? Need service? Looking for a new place to keep your watercraft in the winter or the summer? We are truly your one-stop shop for all boating needs. You can trust us with your business and your investment, we will be here to serve you well into the future. If the opportunity of working with SkipperBud’s excites you, head over to www.skipperbuds.com and check out our Employment Opportunities!
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