Velocity Vehicle Group

UTI Students, USA- Apprentice Technician Role

Velocity Vehicle Group  •  $20/hr  •  Remote  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Kickstart Your Career with Velocity Vehicle Group
Who We Are:
Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG) is one of the largest commercial truck dealership networks in North America and Australia where passion for technology meets real career opportunity. We proudly represent leading brands including Freightliner, Western Star, Ford, Isuzu, and FUSO, and specialize in sales, service, parts, leasing, and rental.
At VVG, entry-level technicians gain hands-on experience using advanced diagnostic tools and state-of-the-art equipment. We offer real-world career pathways and industry-leading training for students pursuing diesel and commercial vehicle repair careers.
Our technicians don’t just fix trucks - they build futures. VVG is committed to professional development, career growth, and long-term success in the transportation industry. If you’re ready to turn your skills into a high-demand career, VVG is the place to grow, advance, and make an impact every day.

What's in it for You:
Velocity Vehicle Group is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization, and we're on the lookout for individuals who relish daily challenges and are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service, both within the company and to our valued clients. When you join VVG, you'll experience an extraordinary work environment, complete with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching, as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture!

What You’ll Do:
Join us as an Apprentice Technician! You'll be integral to our truck repair process, creating repair plans, ordering parts, and tagging warranty items. Daily, you'll update your Foreman on progress, maintain clean workspaces, and learn service operations through training and shadowing experienced technicians.

Job Duties:
• Performs oil change
• Performs diesel particulate filter cleaning
• Performs brake inspections and works on brakes
• Performs general maintenance of the service department including sweeping, cleaning and other maintenance tasks as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Dedication to excellence and quality work
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Team-oriented mindset
• Strong desire to succeed and grow in the field
Compensation
• $20–$25 per hour (based on experience, qualification and certifications)
• Full-time, hourly position (pay may vary by location)
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to pass post offer drug test, physical and background checks

Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers:
• A fantastic culture in a welcoming, great place to work environment.
• 401k with matching.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, along with HSA & FSA options.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance.
• Vacation + Sick Leave
• Company perks such as employee discounts, company events, and training programs.
• Career Advancement Opportunities

We’re looking to hire and develop the best! If you are looking for a challenge and want to continue growing your technical skills to become an Experienced Technician, apply today and take your career to the next level!
Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Velocity Vehicle Group

About Velocity Vehicle Group

Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG) is a privately-owned group of companies that are experts in the commercial vehicle industry across the USA. VVG employs over 2500+ people, has revenues of $1billion+ and is headquartered in Los Angeles. In addition to commercial vehicle sales, VVG offers full service leases through its Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing subsidiary.

VVG also participates in equipment finance through its Crossroads Equipment Lease and Finance subsidiary. Crossroads provides loans and leases to transportation companies for all types of transportation equipment, and has a portfolio of $300 million focused on innovative programs to support the owner operator base of fleets, and on government programs that help truckers with vehicle replacement to meet environmental regulations. VVG also owns a SBA lending company, Crossroads Small Business Solutions, providing it’s customers with growth capital, working capital loans and real estate loans.

All of VVG’s operating companies are actively involved with various clean emissions projects, from engine retrofit kits and installation to alternative fuel vehicles including electric and natural gas. The company has taken a leadership role in helping achieve cleaner port trucking through private and public-private initiatives, and currently offers natural gas trucks and buses, hybrid electric trucks and buses and fully electric trucks and buses.

We can help you with any aspect within the trucking industry. From sales, parts & service to leasing & financing, our goal is to be the one stop shop experts for all truckers, owner operators, fleets & private companies alike.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Whittier, CA
Year Founded
1998
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