Phil Smith Automotive Technician Development Program

Pinehurst Toyota in Southern Pines, NC is proud to be part of the Phil Smith Automotive Technician Program, fostering the careers of future automotive technicians.

The right tools, the right place.

The PSAG Technician Development program provides the training, tools, and support to have a rewarding career in the automotive service space. Key milestones provide a road map to growth.

smiling technician standing beside vehicle with open hood

Technician Experience Levels

Level 1

Aspiring techs with high school diplomas and little/no experience.

Responsibilities include:

Assist Express Lane Techs
Retrieve Vehicles
Facility Maintenance

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Level 2

College students, graduates of high school automotive programs, or those with previous experience.

Oil changes
Tire rotations
Wipers
Multipoint inspections

Level 3

Automotive school grads, referrals, or those with at least 1 year experience.

Alignments
Tire balancing
Batteries
Technician for a day program

Technician For The Day Program

Your chance to prove yourself

Tech for a Day

Saturday

Express tech works under a lead line for the day.

Tech for a Week

Vacation

Express tech works under a lead line for the week.

Tech for an Hour

Overloaded

Tech can come off Express line to help get caught up.

Technician Development

READY

5 weeks with Foreman or Master Tech

Level 5

5 weeks

Level 4

5 weeks

Level 3

5 weeks

Level 2

5 weeks

Level 1

5 weeks

Technican Tool Program

$1000 Start Up Tool Set or payout after level 3 requirements are met
$3000 in Tool Reimbursements during the 30 week R-5-4-3-2-1. Paid out in $500 increments every 5 weeks