Technicians Wanted

Technicians interested in working on the following specific brands of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Genesis, or in the Ricart Used Car Factory department we offer a slightly different plan for technician development. We have worked closely with Columbus State Community College in developing a 1 year long automotive education certificate program that focuses completely on automotive theory, operation, service, and repairs. During this period the student apprentice will attend classroom study 2 days per week and be able to work at the dealership 3 to 4 days while being trained and mentored by a master level technician. (40 hours max per week)

Ricart Automotive will pre-pay 100% of the tuition costs associated with all of the automotive specific training requirements at Columbus State Community College. Value of up to $12,000.

Ricart will provide an additional $4,000 retention bonus for the academic class requirements for the 2 year Asset Degree.

Ricart offers a Tool Program for entry level technicians that will either provide you up to $1,500.00 worth of tools to get started which are gifted to you after 2 years of employment, or a $1,500.00 reimbursement after your 2 year anniversary date for additional tools purchased.

Here at Ricart Automotive Group approximately 60% of our technicians have been developed through one of these training pathways. Several of our technicians that were once apprentices themselves are now mentoring the next generation of automotive technicians. The Following is an outline for the different career path options available.

Entry Level Automotive tech

Entry Level Automotive technicians 6 - 18 Months (typically no experience or possibly a high school Student) Entry level technicians with little to no experience will usually start out in our Express Service or Ford Quick lane departments. The dealership will provide the tools necessary to start at this level. Duties will include thorough inspection of vehicles, changing oil, tire service, wipers, filter replacement, brake service and repair, fluid exchanges, alignments, etc. The technician will have a performance review and evaluation every 90 days in the areas of attitude, conduct, punctuality, attendance, quality of work. If performance rates are high in these areas and the employee shows the ability to learn and is motivated to pursue a career in automotive repair then we would promote that technician into one of the service repair departments and one of the apprentice level programs we have to provide additional training and education for their growth and development.

Apprentice Level Automotive Tech

Apprentice Level Automotive Technicians 12-24 months (typically 1-2 years of experience working on vehicles) To become eligible for the program you must have a good attitude and desire to enhance your career. Be able to perform all routine service work without help or supervision. Apprentice level technicians will be working in the repair shop with a master level mentor technician that has proven himself as a good role model and leader for the development of the apprentice. His responsibility will be to train the technician how to diagnose and repair complex problems found on vehicles today. He will also allow the technician to slowly learn how to operate on an independant level making the future transitions easier. This level will require furthering your education and training through one of the programs currently supported at Columbus State Community College. The two year Ford Asset associates degree program or the one year Earn To Learn certificate program. Upon completion of either program the technician will be promoted to a first year flat rate independent repair responsibility.

First Year Independent Development 12 months ( typically 1-2 years of experience diagnosis and repairs) We offer 3 different pay plans for the technician to choose from at this level. There will still be leadership help at this level for continued development.