NOW HIRING! Erdman Automotive in Cocoa Opens Doors to Opportunity at Community Job Fair May 13
By Steve Wilson // May 12, 2026
Located at I-95 and S.R. 520 in Cocoa at the Mike Erdman Mobility Showroom
The Erdman Automotive Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mike Erdman Mobility Showroom, located at 4650 Highway 520 in Cocoa. The event reflects the company’s continued commitment to growth, customer service, and community development.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Residents across the Space Coast will have a chance to explore new career opportunities as Erdman Automotive hosts a large-scale hiring event to connect motivated job seekers with rewarding careers in the automotive and service industries.
The Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mike Erdman Mobility Showroom, located at 4650 Highway 520 in Cocoa, Florida.
The event reflects the company’s continued commitment to growth, customer service, and community development.
Available positions span several departments and experience levels.
Opportunities include sales associates, service BDC associates, service advisors, entry-level technicians, certified technicians, car washers, and helpers for the Little Grass Shack restaurant.
Organizers emphasized that some positions require no prior experience, with training provided for entry-level technicians.
Beyond immediate employment, the event highlights long-term career growth within the organization.
Attendees will learn about employee benefits, including competitive pay, bonuses, health, dental, and vision coverage, training programs, and advancement opportunities.
The company also promotes a strong workplace culture focused on collaboration and professional development.
Applicants are encouraged to walk in with a resume and be prepared for on-site conversations with hiring managers.
For those unable to attend in person, resumes may also be submitted electronically to sgassman@mikeerdmantoyota.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana, and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia. He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.
Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey, Florida House District 32 Constituent of the Week 4/20/25.
Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.
He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 26 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events significant to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.
The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.
