Pre-Apprentice Auto Mechanic | Deer Valley

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Our Deer Valley Garage has an opportunity to grow your career as a Pre-Apprentice Auto Mechanic. As a Pre-Apprentice Auto Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and regular maintenance on light duty vehicles . Upon successful completion of UTI Training Classes (ATD 112 & ATD 127) you will complete inspections on DOT vehicles and equipment and signed off by a Journeyman. The Pre-Apprentice Auto Mechanic will assist Journeyman with repairs and 90 day inspections on all our equipment.

Additional duties include but not limited to:

• Tire Service

• Emergency Jump Starts

• Changing batteries, light bulbs and lenses

• Preparing new vehicles (NVGR)

• Parts pick-up/ vehicle shuttling

• Shop clean-up

• Field work

• Shift work may be required

The primary work hours for this position are Monday- Friday 1:00pm - 9:00pm (AZ/MST).

*During Training and Schooling, work hours may change to 05:30am - 2:00pm (AZ/MT) and Alternate shifts. Additionally, shift work may be required.

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In order to be considered, you must meet or exceed the following qualifications:

• Must be eighteen (18) years or older.

• Must possess a High School diploma or G.E.D. prior to the application closing.

• Must have a Manual Transmission Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) OR permit at the time of application.

• If the successful applicant has a CDL Permit, they must obtain a valid "Class A" Commercial Driver's License for manual transmission with no mechanical restrictions (i.e. airbrakes) within forty-five (45) days of their official start date.

• Must be enrolled or completed (Grade "C" or above) course work within the automotive curriculum from an accredited college, vocational technical school, vehicle manufacturer training,

• -OR- One (1) year suitable work experience in an Automotive/ Truck Repair Facility (must send documentation).

• Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) from primary duty location.

• Successfully pass the Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) CAST Aptitude Test.

• Selected candidates that have not already completed the CAST test or are eligible to retest will be invited to take the CAST test

• This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300 lbs or less.

• The established headquarters for this position is subject to relocation to the HUBwest Service Center a facility that will be located 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined by the Company.

Selected candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be subject to the following requirements:

• Must meet the requirements of the essential job functions assessment prior to participating in any physical field evaluation.

• Must successfully pass the CAST test.

• Must successfully pass a physical (hands-on) field evaluation.

• Must successfully pass an oral interview.

Document Submission

In addition to submitting your online application, please submit the following under Additional Documents in the My Documents section of your online application. If you are unable to upload any of your documents, please email them to preapprentice@aps.com by the posting close date (November 13, 2026) if you would like to be considered for the next steps of the process:

• Resume

• A copy of your High School Diploma, transcripts or GED equivalent AND score sheet

• A COLOR copy of the front AND back of your valid manual transmission Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or permit with no mechanical restrictions i.e.., airbrakes

• If you submit a permit, and are awarded the position, you must provide us with a copy of your valid manual transmission Class A CDL within 45 days of your official start date

• A copy of certificate or transcripts for proof that you are enrolled in or have completed (Grade "C" or above) course work within the automotive curriculum from an accredited college, vocational technical school, vehicle manufacturer training, or one-year suitable work experience in an Automotive / Truck Repair Facility

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Note to applicants that have previously applied: You will need to resubmit all required documents according to directions in order to be considered for this position. To receive credit for any classes or training, you must provide all documentation with the application.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Testing Information

Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found HERE.

A written [paper and pencil] test will be administered.
A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered.
A hands-on skills test will be administered.
A physical ability test will be administered.

E-mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e-mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information.

Role TypeOnsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

• Role types are subject to change based on business need.

Eligibility:

Must live or relocate within reasonable distance to the headquarters. Reasonable distance is defined as one (1) hour for Metro and State Region locations. Reasonable distance for Troublemen, Local Representatives, and Substation Technicians is defined as thirty (30) minutes for Metro locations and forty-five (45) minutes for State Region locations. Failure to accept a job offer due to the reasonable distance requirement specific to the position will be counted toward the bid restriction as described in Article 13, Section 11

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For jobs in departments (System, Reliability, Hotstick) that require the majority of the work be performed out-of-town and as such, employees/crews are not required to report to the established headquarters unless directed by Leadership; the reasonable distance requirement will be waived*.

*This will not apply to Troublemen, Local Representatives or Substation Technicians