OATC Internship

Description

Open to current, eligible OATC Students:

Are you looking to gain technical experience in a busy, fast paced repair shop and grow into a career as a Master Technician? Now is the perfect time to begin your automotive technician career with us as in our OATC Internship Program! Do you value companies that are bedrocks of the community, value diversity and inclusion and focus on doing the right thing for employees? If so, we may have a rewarding opportunity for you at our Olathe stores. Honda of Olathe and Subaru of Olathe are ready to invest in your future as a technician.

In an OATC internship, you would:

• Learn from a high level or Master Technician as a mentor for class times
• Eligible to train as an Automotive Express Technician
• Access to manufacture trainings
• Create connections with car lovers, employees, interns and other like-minded individuals
• Work in a fast-paced large shop where there is always something new to explore.

Your Well-Being:

We care about your well-being, and this position offers an extensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• All tools provided in shop
• Air-conditioned facility
• Advancement opportunities
• Ongoing job and product training

Requirements

Key Qualifications:

They include, but are not limited to:

• Minimal experience needed; on-the-job training
• A desire to grow and progress in the automotive service industry
• A positive approach and team-first mindset where you are a collaborative and supportive teammate
• Forward-thinking, progressive and dynamic - always focused on continuous improvement and individual and team growth and development
• Being curious and agile, having a desire to embrace new experiences, and ability to quickly adapt to ever-evolving technology
• Strong communication and listening skills, ability to communicate with team members and others
• At least 16 years of age
• Current and eligible OATC student

Additional Qualifications:

• A team-first always perspective with a desire to win together attitude.
• An innate desire to help others in all ways possible.
• Dedicated to creating meaningful outcomes in everything you do.
• Welcomes difference by seeking, listening, and learning from diverse perspectives.
• Authentically communicates with transparency, empathy, and kindness.
• Forever curious and motivated by a passion for continuous improvement.

Honda of Olathe

Honda of Olathe, part of Baxter Auto Group, has been a cornerstone of the local community and a leading Honda dealer in the Kansas City area for more than 35 years. The team has achieved one of Honda’s most prestigious awards, the President’s Award, for six years in a row (2018 – 2023). In addition, the team was just recognized by Reputation.com in its annual Automotive Reputation Report as a top 20 dealership in the United States and the top-ranking Honda dealership in the entire nation.

Baxter Auto Group

Baxter Auto Group is one of the nation's leading automotive retail groups, serving the metro areas of Omaha, Lincoln, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, and Madison. The company operates 20 dealerships and represents eight of the nation's top automotive brands, including Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Subaru, and Mercedes-Benz.

Baxter Auto believes its exceptional employees truly distinguish the company in the marketplace. It continually invests in maintaining a remarkable employee experience, including industry-leading benefits, a flexible work-life balance, and an experience centered around four key pillars: purpose, growth, well-being, and belonging.

Employment with Baxter is contingent upon applicants’ successful completion of the background check process and drug screening test. Baxter embraces equal employment opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Baxter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Baxter will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable or limited in your ability to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at (531) 365-3165, option #4 to request accommodation.