Auto Glass Installation Technician Trainee

Company: Safelite
Location: Arlington Heights
Posted on: November 21, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Safelite is more than just an auto glass company. We aspire to be the greatest, most trusted and admired service brand. This is why we hire the best and brightest people who have a service mindset, a caring heart, and a can-do attitude. Our Auto Glass Technician Trainees reflect our purpose to make a difference and bring unexpected happiness to people’s everyday lives. We’ll train you to install and repair auto glass, recalibrate car safety systems, and provide service so great – it's memorable. This isn’t your typical desk job! You’ll be working with your hands outside in an ever-changing environment with various weather conditions. Are you craft-oriented with a performance-driven mindset? Invest in your career with Safelite and learn more about our opportunities for growth and advancement. As a Technician Trainee you will: • Learn the Safelite way, through paid hands-on and classroom training. • Install and repair auto glass and recalibrate automotive safety systems. • Provide additional services and products to customers. • Safely operate a company vehicle and company-issued tools utilized throughout the workday. • Prepare for the next step in your career as a Safelite-certified Technician by testing your knowledge of installations, embracing a positive attitude, and following techniques taught in training. What you’ll get: • You’ll be paid weekly with competitive pay starting at $23.50/ hour. • Your pay will increase to $27.75 an hour after successfully completing training. • Potential to be promoted in your first year. Technician career level advancement dependent on performance metrics demonstrating efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. • Paid training and all the tools and resources you'll need to be successful. • A $5 bonus per set of wiper blades when added for customer safety. • Additional PTO through a program to buy or sell unused time up to 16 hours. • A benefits package valued at more than $10k* - including a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical plans, paid time off, holidays and volunteer days. View all our health, wealth, and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com. What you’ll need: • Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid state-issued driver’s license. • Comfortable working outside (in a wide variety of weather conditions) on your feet for extended periods. • Flexibility on start and end times to accommodate customers’ needs while working scheduled days. • Ability to regularly lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. • High school diploma/GED/equivalent preferred; ability to read and write. LI-LP1 This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability. Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices. Internal Associates: Already a member of the Safelite team? Apply through your Workday account by searching "Find Open Jobs". Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Careers http://safelite.com/Careers Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment. This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

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