Don Chalmers Ford in Rio Rancho, NM

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Apprentice Automotive Technician

Are you looking for an opportunity to work on automobiles
but don’t have the experience?

Why not join Don Chalmers Ford as an Apprentice Technician and learn from the
highest trained technicians in the state of New Mexico?

Technicians at Don Chalmers Ford don't have to worry about crammed work spaces, hot shops and other annoyances that don't let them enjoy their work! Quite the contrary at Don Chalmers Ford! You can enjoy great perks like, a consistent workload, a clean modern facility, free training, high volume, a large variety of vehicles and much more!

An Apprentice Technician is a training position to become an Automotive Technician and employees must be able to safely operate shop equipment, demonstrate the ability to learn and repeat basic mechanical repairs, and comply with Don Chalmers Ford, OSHA and EPA policies. Individuals selected for this position receive training. Successful completion leads to promotion to Automotive Technician, and the opportunity to purchase their tools at greatly reduced prices.

We offer medical, dental and vision benefits. In addition we have a retirement savings plan. We also have an on-site wellness clinic for the entire family.

Why Don Chalmers Ford?

Family Values: We’re never open on Sundays

Superior Employee Satisfaction:

Annual Customer Satisfaction & other performance bonuses

Excellent Compensation & Benefits

Additional Incentives provided for high performance

On-site Wellness Clinic for the entire family - with no-copay

Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

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Type of employment desired: Full-Time Part-Time Temporary Seasonal Educational Co-Op

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Conviction will NOT necessarily be a bar to employment. Each instance and explanation will be considered in relation to the position for which you are applying.

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I understand that if I am employed, any misrepresentation or material omission made by me on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate discharge from the employer's service, whenever it is discovered.

I give the employer the right to contact and obtain information from all references, employers, educational institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of the information contained in thsi application. I hereby release from liability the employer and it's representatives for seeking, gathering and using such information and all other persons, corporations or organizations for furnishing such information.

The employer does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.

This application is current for only 60 days. At the conclusion of this time, if I have not heard from the employer and still wish to be considered for employment, it will be necessary to fill out a new application.

If I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, except as may be required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or definite duration. I understand that no representative of the employer, other than an authorized officer, has the authority to make any assurances to the contrary. I further understand that any such assurances must be in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

I understand it is this company's policy not to refuse to hire a qualified individual with a disability because of that person's need for a reasonable accommodation as required by the ADA.

I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization.

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