Auto Glass Installation Technician Trainee

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You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We’re known as an auto glass company. That’s the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we’re so much more. We’ll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you’ll ever work.

A Technician Trainee will be trained and educated to become a proficient auto glass technician. Upon completing our training program, the trainee will receive the Safelite Safe Tech certification and will possess fundamental skills necessary for performing unsupervised glass repair, replacement and recalibrations. The trainee is expected to embody the Safelite Spirit with a can‑do attitude, caring heart and service mindset while striving to bring unexpected happiness to customers by completing jobs timely and with the highest quality standards.

• Be paid to learn and apprentice the Safelite way, through hands‑on and classroom training.
• Observe and assist in installing and repairing auto glass.
• Recalibrate automotive safety systems, including troubleshooting and completing diagnostic testing.
• Provide additional services and products.
• Study and pass testing to become a Safelite‑certified Technician, showing proficiency in installations, embracing a positive attitude and following taught techniques.
• Safely operate company and customer vehicles, company‑issued tools and chemicals utilized throughout the workday.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Competitive weekly pay starting at $23.50/hour, increasing to $27.75/hour after training and certification.
• Earn a bonus for adding wiper blades.
• Technician career levels determined based on performance metrics for efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• A benefits package valued at more than $10,000, including a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical plans, paid time off, holidays and volunteer days.
• A program to buy additional PTO or sell unused time up to 16 hours.
• Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement.
• Paid training and all the tools and resources you’ll need to be successful.
• Access to health, wealth and life offerings through our benefits portal.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent (preferred).
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license (required). Any other license(s) required by federal, state, or local laws to operate a company vehicle.

• Must be 18 years of age or older (required).

• Regularly lift and carry up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for extended periods, work in tight spaces, bend and twist body.
• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Operate a motor vehicle in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, monitored via in‑cab vehicle safety camera/video surveillance technology.
• Maintain professionalism and passion for outstanding customer service and exceeding expectations.
• Work safely outside in a wide variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures for extended periods.
• Handle chemicals (including flammable chemicals) as applicable per company policy.
• Work scheduled days with flexibility on start and end times to accommodate customer needs.
• Proficiency in using computerized diagnostic tools to complete recalibrations and troubleshoot issues.
• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting independently and collaboratively.
• Read, write, and interpret English language and technical directions.
• Communicate orally (via phone) and in written form.
• Maintain a professional appearance, adhering to company dress code and PPE policies.
• Willingness and ability to maintain stable performance under professional or personal pressure or opposition.

Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. Learn more at

Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws and regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.