Apprentice Automotive Technician - Express Lube

Build a real automotive career - not a dead-end job.

Grote Mitsubishi / Grote Automotive Service Center is hiring an Express / Lube / Apprentice Automotive Technician in Fort Wayne.

This role is for someone who wants to grow in automotive repair. Grote is an OEM Mitsubishi dealer, but our service operation includes multi-make recon and customer-pay work, giving the right person exposure to more than basic oil changes.

Tired of waving signs? We have bays. If you came here to turn wrenches, not wave traffic in, we should talk.

What you can grow into:

• Maintenance technician
• Recon technician
• B-level automotive technician
• Alignment/suspension technician
• Mitsubishi/OEM-trained technician
• Multi-make customer-pay technician

Why Grote:

• OEM-backed dealership environment
• Multi-make vehicle exposure
• Recon and customer-pay workflow
• 10-bay shop
• Hunter alignment and ADAS capability
• Tool incentive program based on flagged hours
• Real path into technician work

Pay: Competitive entry-level pay based on experience, with growth opportunities as skills increase.

Apply if you want to build an automotive career instead of staying stuck in a basic lube role. Apply today!

$17 - $22 hourly

• Oil changes and maintenance services
• Tire rotations and basic inspections
• Brake, tire, battery, fluid, and light repair support
• Assist experienced technicians
• Learn inspection and repair processes
• Keep work areas clean and organized

• Some automotive experience preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Own basic tools required or willingness to build a tool set
• Strong work ethic
• Reliable attendance
• Coachable attitude
• Interest in growing beyond entry-level work

At Grote Automotive, we’re committed to putting the fun back in car buying. We believe purchasing and servicing a vehicle should be, stress-free and centered around exceptional customer care. From sales to service, our team works together to create a positive experience for every customer who walks through our doors. We pride ourselves on a fast-paced, supportive environment where employees are valued, growth is encouraged, and great service always comes first.