Automotive |Apprentice Technician

Automotive Apprentice Technician

Our Automotive Apprentice Technicians are experienced, passionate about working on cars, and eager to grow quickly in their careers. You must be able to independently perform oil changes and/or tire repairs, making you immediately eligible for advanced classes and a toolbox program. You’ll work on a diverse range of makes and models—from Mazda to Maserati—mounting and balancing tires, performing oil changes, and other automotive services while learning your trade and building a career.

• Become knowledgeable on VTA procedures and perform the following automotive services on customer vehicles:
  • Mount and balance tires
  • Tire repairs
  • Oil changes
  • Battery installation
  • Visual brake checks
  • Basic maintenance light reset
• Complete a 25‑point vehicle condition report on all vehicles and check All‑Data for scheduled maintenance services.
• Document and create estimates for service recommendations based on the 25‑point report.
• Work individually and as a team with the Service Department to meet all promised service times.
• Maintain pace with customer demands, balance multiple priorities, and use good judgment to manage time.
• Participate in and complete required training classes to attain C‑technician certification.
• Achieve and maintain 40% productivity and $100 revenue per car within the first 90 days.

• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated investment in future goals (own tools, attend courses, training programs).
• Ability to independently perform oil changes and/or replace tires.
• At least one consecutive year of work experience or two years of high‑school auto‑tech courses.
• At least six months of automotive mechanical experience or equivalent NOVA courses.

The mission at Virginia Tire & Auto is to take the stress out of car care, including our employees’ lives. We foster an employee‑first culture where staff are appreciated and valued, and we operate as a values‑based business that respects professionalism, genuine communication, attentiveness, and forward‑thinking.

• Guaranteed hourly rate.
• Toolbox and tools valued at $8,000.
• Low‑cost health insurance.
• Industry‑best paid vacation and holidays.
• Tire and auto repair discounts.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Affordable dental and vision insurance.
• Life & short‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Predictable schedules.
• Energy‑filled, busy shops.
• A clean, professional work environment with a team that wants to see you succeed.
• A company culture designed to support your career growth.

Virginia Tire & Auto is a top family‑owned business in the DC area, a top shop by Tire Review Magazine, and a consistent Best of NOVA Auto Repair winner. We are committed to employee advancement and growth, offering clear career paths and stability to our 400+ employees.