Safelite Group

Auto Glass Installation Technician Trainee - Valley View

Valley View, OH
We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so

Job Description

Auto Glass Installation Technician Trainee

Posted: Friday, 11/10/2023

Does this position interest you? 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.

Do you like to be challenged? Have natural mechanical ability? Work independently, but also as part of a team with opportunities for growth and advancement?

Join Safelite as an Auto Glass Technician Trainee — the first step in becoming a certified auto glass technician on a nationally recognized team of expert installers!

We’ll train you to install and repair auto glass, recalibrate car safety systems and provide service so great, it’s memorable. And you’ll get paid to learn it all!

We’re more than just a glass company. We empower our associates with the support they need to be efficient, to problem-solve and have an eye for detail, and most importantly, to deliver quality service and bring a little unexpected happiness to people’s lives.

This isn’t your typical desk job! You’ll be outdoors, working with your hands, and yes, that means working in an ever-changing environment with all sorts of weather conditions.

It’s time to start that new career you’ve been thinking about. Invest in yourself and learn more about our 3-month paid training program. Once on the job, your pay is evaluated every six months to ensure you’re rewarded for outstanding performance!

As a Technician Trainee you will:

  • Be paid to learn and apprentice the Safelite way, through hands-on and classroom training, including:
  • Installing and repairing auto glass
  • Recalibrating automotive safety systems
  • Providing additional services & 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 a company vehicle and company-issued tools utilized throughout the workday.

What you’ll get:

  • Competitive weekly pay starting at $20.75/hour, increasing to $22.50/hour after training and certification.
  • Earn $5/set of wiper blades when added for customer safety.
  • Potential to be promoted in your first year! Pay starting at $25/hour as a Senior Tech & $28.75/hour as a Master Tech. Technician career levels determined based on performance metrics demonstrating efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • A benefits package valued at more than $10k*. Includes 401(k) plan with company matching, medical plans, paid time off, holidays & volunteer days.
  • 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.
  • View all our health, wealth, and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com.
Requirements
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Valid state-issued driver’s license required
  • Comfortable working outside (in a wide variety of weather conditions) on your feet for extended periods
  • Ability to work scheduled days, with flexibility on start and end times to accommodate customer’s needs
  • Ability to regularly lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  • High school diploma/GED/equivalent preferred; ability to read & write
Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Safelite Group At A Glance

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're a growing and evolving service brand. At our core, we're a People Powered organization — our people come first and our philosophy and commitment to them drives our culture. We’re guided by a vision: to be the greatest, most trusted and admired service brand. Our purpose is equally important: We exist to make a difference and bring unexpected happiness to people’s everyday lives. Despite operating in a negative service industry (we’re up there with funeral preparations and visiting the dentist), this is what you should know: + We’re good at what we do: over $2.5 billion in revenue. + People like us: we’re proud to boast an 88% Net Promoter Score (NPS). + We’re trustworthy: we’re able to provide coverage for 100% of U.S. drivers in all 50 states. + We’re big: across the U.S., we employ nearly 16,000 associates (including 6,900+ technicians, who we call our everyday heroes). + We’re global (and we’re always growing): Safelite Group was acquired in 2007 by UK-based Belron, the world’s largest vehicle glass company operating in 39 countries across 6 continents. Belron is funded by private equity firm, Clayton, Dubilier, and Rice. -- Safelite® Group is a leading service organization that makes a difference in the lives of nearly 11 million customers annually. Founded in Wichita, Kansas in 1947, the Safelite family of brands consists of multiple strategic business units that work together to deliver our People Powered, Customer Driven Safelite experience. Safelite® AutoGlass operates more than 7,900 MobileGlassShops™ and over 720 stores in all 50 states. Safelite AutoGlass® is the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration services. Last year, close to 7 million customers chose Safelite AutoGlass for its 24/7 national contact centers, advanced online scheduling, superior repair and replacement systems, and the industry’s only nationwide lifetime guarantee. Safelite® Solutions provides property and casualty claims management services to more than 175 insurance and fleet clients, including many top U.S. property and casualty insurance companies. Safelite Solutions served over 6.5 million customers last year with our network of thousands of service providers and five 24/7 contact centers in Columbus, Ohio, Hiawatha, Iowa, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Chandler, Arizona, and Burlington, Massachusetts.
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