Automotive Wheel Repair Technician - Trainee
- City, ST: St. Petersburg, FL
- Req. Number: R8627
For a quick application text APPLY to 82174
About Dent Wizard
Dent Wizard is the nation’s undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products – and our success is the result of the great people who serve our customers. We’re stable, growing and have a strong business model, with opportunities in 43 states, 2.5 million vehicles repaired every year and more than 3,000 highly skilled employees. Help us reach new heights and receive the respect, rewards and recognition you deserve.
Put the wheels back in motion. Be a Wizard.
A $1000 Speed to Start Bonus is being offered for this position.
As a Wheel Technician Trainee with Dent Wizard, you’ll use the latest tools and techniques to restore wheels and wheel covers – and we’ll reward you with uncapped earning potential. We’re hiring now in the St. Petersburgh, FL area for a hard-working individual with the skills and outgoing personality to keep things rolling. Dent Wizard is proud to offer Paid Training!
Working on site at customer locations, you’ll fix cosmetic damages (curb and road rash, peeling, scrapes, gouges, oxidation and bent wheels) using spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids. The process involves removing the wheels, repairing them in your mobile truck and placing them back on the vehicle. Tasks include painting surfaces, inspecting wheels, prepping and buffing defects, mixing colors and finishing.
The Dent Wizard Difference
Unlimited, uncapped earning potential based on commission: the harder you work, the more you can make
Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation and more
Outstanding perks, including tools and supplies, company truck, gas card and more
Environmentally friendly trucks with explosion-proof filtration and fixtures, outfitted with premixed and pre-matched OEM wheel colors
Independence to manage your day; no micromanagement
Fun and dynamic team where everyone is supportive and has your back
Variety of work on many types of cars, both new and old models
Three weeks of training at one of our facilities with Master Wheel Techs to help you learn advanced techniques
We pay for the training, pay you a salary while you train and provide travel and lodging
Develop your technical and customer service skills once you are on the job, with assistance from experienced Techs
Advancement potential into higher Tech levels (with more $) or management roles
What You Need to Succeed
Auto painting experience or collision repair technical school training preferred but not required
Vision abilities including close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Toughness and grit to work outside in all kinds of weather
Strong organizational and communication skills to interact with customers and build accounts
Manual dexterity for repetitive-motion tasks
Strong work ethic, self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Physical stamina to kneel, bend, squat and climb, as well as lift up to 45 pounds
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
The starting compensation is expected to be:
$50, 000 - $65,000We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.
EOE Statement: Dent Wizard is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.
*ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dent Wizard's Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at leaveofabsence@dealertire.com or via phone at 833-483-8232.