Employment Opportunities
About 60,000 additional automobile technicians are needed in the next 5 years, according to industry experts. And working on complex vehicles requires more skills which limits the pool of qualified candidates, forcing dealers and independent shops to compete for good technicians. The best prospects should be comfortable with computers, understand electronics, and know the basics of how a car works. But the best suited candidate is likely to seek something more glamorous and less grimy in the computer technology field. And older mechanics may not warm up to computer technology. The Automotive Service Association says one technician enters the job market for every 10 who leave (USA Today).
Available Job Openings
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Student Automotive Lab Assistant
Provide general assistance to the automotive instructors. Work up to 20 hours per week for $6.90 per hour. See Raleigh Ross or Ted Lord for details.
Help the Smog Referee. Learn skills that will help you become a smog technician. See Raleigh Ross for details.
Mechanics Helper
We are looking for someone to assist the mechanics in the shop and do clean up work. Pay will depend on experience.
Our hours are 8 – 5, Monday thru Friday.
Kathie Willoughby, Owner
North State Machinery, Inc.
1164 Prestige Way
Redding CA 96003
Ph: (530) 241-7993
Fax: (530) 241-7994
Cell: (530) 917-0034
Email: twinkathie@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.nsmachinery.com
Driveability Technician
Robinette's is looking for a driveability technician with a smog license. Great pay, paid vacation and a great place to work.
Contact Rusty Robinette at:
2251 Hartnell Ave. #7
Redding, CA 96002
530-221-6880
530-226-5200 (fax)
Bernardi's Collision Center
We're looking for someone who wants to get some hands-on experience. We're a local body shop specializing in collision repair. Our prep-man is moving on to bigger and better things and we're looking to fill the position with someone who would like to get their foot in the door. The job would include paint-prep, buffing and sanding, detailing the finished cars, as well as shop clean-up. This is an opportunity for a student to learn how to tear-down, prep, paint, repair and polish a vehicle. We would like someone who is committed, rather than someone just in it for the paycheck. If you are interested email us at bernardicc@sbcglobal.net.
Becky Holden
Administrative Assistant
Bernardi's Collision Center
4760 Cedars Rd.