Automotive General Service Technician Apprentice
About the job
- A strong motivation to learn a mechanical service career path.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds.
- Ability to work with tools on vehicles lifted above the candidate's head and in tight spaces as required by repairs.
- Dexterity to efficiently use hand tools.
- Ability to walk or stand for most of the workday.
- Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.
- Ability to maintain a brisk work pace in a high-volume environment.
- Ability to efficiently navigate a computer.
- Work alongside a certified Automotive Technician and learn to repair engines, steering and suspension systems, automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, and other vehicle systems.
- Build experience and skills as an automotive mechanic across a wide range of domestic and foreign vehicles.
- Perform routine maintenance procedures, including oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid flushes.
- Perform honest, clear, and complete multipoint vehicle inspections for customers.
- Work as part of a team to solve technical problems quickly and effectively.
- Prepare vehicles for customers, ensuring they are safe and reliable.
- Follow and promote high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization.
- Work with other technicians to solve problems, meet deadlines, and deliver results.
- Some knowledge and experience in repairing vehicles is preferred.
About the company
Christian Brothers Automotive franchises full-service repair shops that serve drivers needing scheduled maintenance, vehicle diagnostics and complex repairs. Technicians work on most makes and models, assess vehicle needs, review recommendations and estimates with customers, and complete only approved work; qualifying repairs carry a three-year, 36,000-mile warranty. For first-time shop openings, independent franchise owners have the opportunity to repay their business loan before the franchisor receives profits; the corporate home office also supplies business resources. Christian Brothers Automotive began as an auto repair shop in 1982 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1982
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Students gain routes into repair careers: seven Douglas County CBA shops committed scholarships and paid internships in October 2026.
- Technicians get a training investment: CBA broke ground on a planned $12 million Katy center in May 2026.
- Weekends are predictable: CBA says established shops close on Saturdays and Sundays.
What critics are saying
- Franchisees set the terms: one CBA posting assigns hiring, pay, scheduling, discipline and supervision to the local shop owner.
- Weekdays run long: CBA's September 2026 Surprise advisor posting lists 7am-6pm and a brisk pace in a high-volume shop.
- Faith shapes the workplace: CBA explicitly grounds its mission in Christian principles.
What makes Christian Brothers Automotive unique
- Shop employees have an ownership path: CBA's Future Franchisee Leadership Academy prepares them for franchise ownership.
- Vehicle findings are visible: CBA uses digital inspections at every service.
- Technicians get specialist backup: CBA's Technician Support Specialists help shop teams resolve difficult repair problems.
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