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START Service Technician, Lincoln Technical Institute (Summer 2025)

Tesla Illinois
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April 12, 2025
Tesla
Illinois
INTERN
What To Expect
The START program is a comprehensive 16-week EV service training initiative tailored for individuals with prior automotive experience. Throughout this intensive program, candidates will cultivate technical proficiency and acquire certifications, utilizing a well-rounded methodology that includes in-class theory, hands-on labs, and self-paced learning modules. Participants will enhance their soft skills through collaborative team-based repair exercises.

What You'll Do
• Dedicate a minimum of 40 hours per week to training, including active participation in service center shadowing for practical experience
• Engage in instructor-led training to develop a comprehensive understanding of Tesla vehicles
• Be a collaborative and engaged team member during both lab and lectures
• Prioritize safety by adhering to established protocols at all times
• Maintain organization by ensuring proper tooling management
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet weekly curriculum objectives and deadlines
• Cultivate and sustain a consistent and professional rapport with instructors

What You'll Bring
• Successfully attend and pass each training session throughout the 16-week program with a minimum score of 80%
• Must be capable of reporting to START training location or local Service Center as needed
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers and using standard applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Accept employment at a Tesla Service Center within 30 days of graduation from the program; must be willing to relocate
• Valid driver's license required

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

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