Youth Apprentice

Youth Apprentice(Express Lube/Detail)
Bergstrom Automotive We are looking for motivated high school students eligible to participate in work-based learning programs. This is an entry-level opportunity to jumpstart your career in the automotive industry with a focus on either vehicle maintenance or professional detailing.

Ideal Candidate Profile Student Status:
Currently enrolled in high school and able to participate in work-based learning.

Licensing:
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a reputable driving record.

Personality:
An upbeat and positive personality with a cheerful attitude toward guests and team members.

Service

Skills:

Ability to provide excellent guest service and use active listening to meet guest needs.

Communication:
Strong verbal communication skills to interact effectively with both guests and dealership staff.

Team Player: A willingness to help out in various areas of the dealership and lend assistance to any department when necessary.

Relationship Building:
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members and guest

Physical Requirements Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Capacity to bend, stretch, and maneuver around or under vehicles.

Ability to stand or kneel on cement floors for extended periods.

Express Lube Technician Perform maintenance including oil and filter changes, tire balancing and rotations, and cooling system flushes.

Conduct comprehensive Multi-Point Inspections (MPI) with your team, check fluid levels, and adjust tire pressure as needed.

Greet guests enthusiastically by name, review vehicle history for additional needs, and provide a personal escort to their vehicle upon completion.

Document all work performed and recommended, and coordinate with service consultants if additional safety or service work is identified.

Maintain a clean workspace (clutter-free workbenches and toolboxes) and comply with all safety regulations, including OSHA and hazardous waste disposal.

Detail Technician Wash exteriors, clean windows, wipe door jambs, and apply wax to vehicles before they leave the dealership.

Vacuum interiors, clean upholstery and rugs, and apply preservation agents to leather or vinyl surfaces.

Steam-clean engine compartments, apply tire dressing, and assist with touch-up paint or buffing to restore the vehicle's appearance.

Examine vehicles for defects like dents or scratches and ensure proper mechanical operation before returning them to guests.

Assist with shuttling guests, refueling vehicles, and maintaining a clean showroom.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU Competitive compensation!

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance (for FT team members)
Two weeks of PTO upon start date (for FT team members)
Discounts on vehicles, service, and parts
401(k) with company match for FT team members

Paid Holidays (for FT team members)
Wellness Program Free Team Member Clinic Free Health Coach Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Training and opportunities for career growth and advancement WHAT MAKES BERGSTROM DIFFERENT:

Wisconsin's largest automotive group and is a top 50 automotive dealer in the US Established in 1982 in Neenah WI2,300+ team members working in Green Bay, Kaukauna, Appleton, Manitowoc, Neenah, Oshkosh, Madison, and Middleton
39 dealerships representing 36 brands

Consistently recognized by Automotive News as the top dealership group to work for in Wisconsin and one of top dealership groups to work for in the United States Received Glassdoor's  Best Places to Work  award

Recognized by the Better Business Bureau and Time Magazine We are committed to giving back to our communities by supporting local organizations including Make-a-Wish, United Way, and Breast Cancer Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin