Why a Zimbrick Automotive Technician Apprenticeship
Your Path to Success as a Zimbrick Automotive Apprentice
Earn While You Learn
The apprenticeship program at Zimbrick allows you to earn while you learn and eliminates the worry of acquiring student loan debt. Zimbrick also has a generous tuition reimbursement plan. The role of an automotive technician at Zimbrick is important: our clients rely on Zimbrick and automotive technicians like you for safe, reliable transportation.
Your Tools Are Provided
As an apprentice, your tools are provided. You do not need to invest in your own tools. If you decide you’d like to join the Zimbrick Service team after you graduate, you will be eligible to receive a Tool Allowance worth up to $6,000. This stipend allows you to choose and purchase the tools you need. There’s no charge to you when you receive these tools, and after 48 months of employment, they’re yours to keep.
Free Uniforms & Laundry Service
It sounds like a small thing, but some dealerships require you to pay for your uniforms and to have them cleaned. Fees associated with uniforms can add up over time. Zimbrick takes care of that expense for you, plus we also offer safety boot and safety glass reimbursement.
Flexible Hours
Your schedule isn’t set in stone. If you’re involved with extracurricular activities like sports or other clubs, and you need a semester with fewer hours, we can accommodate your schedule. Full-time hours are also usually available over the summer months and school breaks.
Team Atmosphere
You will be part of a team. Each of our service departments has technicians of varying levels of experience. Your teammates are there to help you succeed and you will be learning from some of the very best.
Our 16 Brands
If you want to work on an imported or domestic brand, we have both. In addition to traditional gasoline engines, we also work on electric, hybrid, and diesel engines. The brands we represent are always introducing new technologies, and Zimbrick continues to make sure our service technicians have all the training and tools necessary to take great care of our customers. Because Zimbrick is a growing company, you will have opportunities to advance and grow your career.
Our 3 Body Shops
Zimbrick body shops are Manufacturer Certified Collision Repair facilities for 13 brands. From paintless dent to frame damage, we fix it all. We even have our own mobile glass van.
Best of Madison
Zimbrick has been recognized by Madison Magazine readers as the Best Auto Repair and the Best Body Shop in Madison, WI.
Zimbrick Is Built on Home-Grown Talent
Some of our technicians have been with Zimbrick for more than 30 years. Ask our Service Managers and Team Leaders how they got started — there are plenty of Zimbrick employees in leadership positions who began their careers from almost exactly where you are now.
At Zimbrick, you can build your own career path. You might choose to continue working as a technician, mastering more challenging repairs. You could decide to work in parts, or directly with customers, as a Service Advisor. You might choose management and be responsible for hiring and mentoring new apprentices someday. Because of the size of the Zimbrick organization, staying with the same company doesn’t mean staying in one place.No matter what path you choose, you will need to keep learning. As technology changes, the training you will need is paid for by Zimbrick and our manufacturers.
Join the Family
Zimbrick is a local, family-owned company that cares about its employees. When you come to work at Zimbrick, you become part of a team and part of the family.
Please fill out the Automotive Technician Apprentice Inquiry Form. Your information will be sent to the Zimbrick Service and Body Shop managers. We will try to get back to you within 3 business days.
Apply NowFrequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to become an apprentice?
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Valid Driver's License
- Clean Driving Record
What schools and programs does Zimbrick partner with?
High Schools:
- Madison Metropolitan School District
- Dane County School Consortium, including:
- Belleville
- Deerfield
- DeForest
- Marshall
- McFarland
- Middleton-Cross Plains
- Monona Grove
- Mt. Horeb
- New Glarus
- Oregon
- Stoughton
- Sun Prairie
- Verona
- Waunakee
- Wisconsin Heights
Technical Colleges:
- Madison College Programs
- Blackhawk Technical College
- Southwest Tech Programs
- Links to all of their websites are below
Links
To Find Out More About Automotive Technician Careers:
To Find Out More About Youth Apprenticeship Opportunities in Madison:
Madison Metropolitan School District
Youth Apprenticeship
Each Madison High School has an Experiential Learning Liaison who can provide more information on Youth Apprenticeship Programs.
To Find Out More About Youth Apprenticeship Opportunities in Dane County:
Dane County School Consortium
To Find Out More About Automotive Career Training Programs:
Madison College Links
Blackhawk Technical College Links
Automotive Technician