TAKING EXCELLENT CARE OF OUR TECHS
Service is a way of life. You fix what’s wrong, keep everything operating just right and catch issues that the amateur’s eye would miss. But when it comes to your career, who’s looking out for you? At #1 Cochran, we put a premium on giving our technicians a first-class working environment, from the equipment they use to the benefits they receive.
So whether you’re breaking into the industry or have two decades under your belt, you can be confident that #1 Cochran is a company that puts you first.
PUT YOUR CAREER INTO HIGH GEAR
Where do you envision yourself in a year, in 5 years, in 10 years? With our #1 Cochran Career Paths, getting where you want to go has never been more transparent or empowering.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We help keep your skills firing on all cylinders through continuing education and mentorship, including:
- Service Management apprenticeship programs
- Offsite OEM classes & workshops
- Electric vehicle training sessions
NEXT-LEVEL TECHNOLOGY
In an ever-evolving automotive industry, we stay up to speed by investing in everything our techs need to get the job done right.
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Latest tools, diagnostic scanners, etc.
- EV-certified equipment
LOCATIONS, LOCATIONS, LOCATIONS
#1 Cochran sells and services 19 new car brands at more than 38 stores/service centers in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. We also operate 11 Body by Cochran Collision Repair Centers. If you’re searching for opportunities, you won’t find more anywhere else.
#1 COCHRAN TECHNOLOGICAL EXCELLENCE CENTER AT ROSEDALE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
#1 Cochran has partnered with Rosedale Technical College, the region’s #1 Auto/Collision Repair School, to help bring rewarding careers in the automotive and collision repair industries to students of all income levels.
Through our $2.25 million pledge to Rosedale, #1 Cochran is also thrilled to provide:
- Funding and support for automotive training equipment
- Enhancements to labs, classrooms and shop areas
- Donations of vehicles, engines and other auto parts for instruction
- $100,000 in annual scholarships based on both merit and need
- Career guidance with in-house counselors
TECHCELLENCE PROGRAM
Students accepted into the #1 Cochran TechEx Center at Rosedale for automotive or collision repair training also have the option to apply for the #1 Cochran TECHcellence Program.
Through this program, students can earn a part-time paycheck while receiving valuable training from #1 Cochran expert technicians. Students can also request the #1 Cochran facility where they would like to be mentored.
Working alongside experienced Certified Master Technicians and under the supervision of a seasoned Manager, you’ll learn the key skills necessary to succeed as a Service Technician or Collision Repair Technician.
Special benefits include:
- Tool allowance
- Student loan assistance
- Relocation assistance