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Entry level Automotive Interior Technician -Paid Training!

Dealer Tire · Schaumburg, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Interior repair means making seats, dashboards and carpets look new again. Tell me about a time you fixed or restored something with care.

What they are checking: Whether they have the patience and eye for detail that cosmetic repair needs.

Tell me about a time you learned a new skill quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they can absorb hands-on training and improve fast.

How do you stay organized when you have several jobs at different places in one day?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan their day to fit in more jobs and earn more.

How would you build a good relationship with a dealership so they keep calling you?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that repeat customers are the base of a commission career.

What would you do

You would travel to dealerships, auctions and other customers. How do you feel about a job that keeps you on the move?

What they are checking: Whether they want an active, mobile workday instead of staying in one place.

Pay starts hourly and moves toward commission. How do you feel about earning based on your own output?

What they are checking: Whether they are motivated by performance pay and understand the effort it takes.

A customer says a repair is not quite right. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they listen, fix it without getting defensive, and keep the customer happy.

Training includes travel with food and transportation covered. Is that something you can commit to?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the out-of-town training the posting describes.

About the work

How would you go about matching a color or texture so a repair blends in?

What they are checking: Whether they think carefully about blending, which is what makes interior repair invisible.

What safety steps would you take when using heat tools, dyes or adhesives inside a car?

What they are checking: Whether they think about ventilation, burns and protecting the car's interior.

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The full job description

As published by Dealer Tire.

About Dent Wizard Dent Wizard is the nation’s undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products – and our success is the result of the great people who serve our customers. We’re stable, growing and have a strong business model, with opportunities in 43 states, 2.5 million vehicles repaired every year and more than 3,000 highly skilled employees. Help us reach new heights and receive the respect, rewards and recognition you deserve. job ad The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The starting compensation is expected to be: $21.00/hour We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet . EOE Statement: Dent Wizard is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. *ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dent Wizard's Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at recruiting@dentwizard.com.

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