Freedom Locksmith — Locksmith Apprentice / Entry-Level Mobile Technician
Bradenton, FL | Full-Time | $735/Week Salary | Paid On-the-Job Training
Freedom Locksmith is a family-owned mobile locksmith company serving Manatee and Sarasota Counties. We run a fleet of fully equipped service trucks and specialize in automotive key and remote programming, vehicle lockouts, and lost-key service — including dealer-level module programming most shops can't touch.
We are hiring an apprentice. No locksmith experience required. If you're mechanically inclined, comfortable with technology, and want a real trade instead of another job, we will train you from the ground up.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Ride and train with an experienced technician until you're ready to run your own truck
- Respond to vehicle lockouts and lost-key calls across Manatee and Sarasota Counties
- Learn to cut and program transponder keys, remotes, and push-to-start smart keys
- Learn key origination and OEM-level programming on modern vehicles
- Verify vehicle ownership on every job — no exceptions
- Keep your assigned truck stocked, clean, and organized
- Communicate professionally with customers, often when they're stressed or stranded
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record (you will be driving a company truck daily)
- Reliable — you show up, on time, every scheduled day
- Comfortable working outdoors in Florida heat and in all weather
- Basic hand-tool competence and willingness to learn diagnostic software
- Good with a smartphone/tablet — a lot of this trade is software now
- Able to pass a background check (required for locksmith licensing and vehicle security data access)
- Customer-facing professionalism and a clean, presentable appearance
NICE TO HAVE (not required)
- Automotive, mechanical, or 12-volt electrical experience
- Prior field service, delivery, roadside assistance, or towing background
- Any hands-on trade experience
WHAT WE OFFER
- $735 per week salary — paid from day one, including during training
- Company service truck, tools, and equipment provided
- Company uniforms provided
- Real career path: apprentice → technician → advanced automotive programming
- Training on professional-grade equipment (Autel, wiTECH, OEM-level diagnostic software)
- Work with a NASTF-registered, ALOA-certified, BBB-member company
- Stable, year-round demand — people lock themselves out in every economy
SCHEDULE
6 days per week with 1 scheduled day off. Shifts are assigned by dispatch and rotate across day and evening coverage. Weekend availability is required.
Freedom Locksmith
657 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207
freedomlocksmiths.com
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Pay: $735.00 per week
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Work Location: In person
