Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Service Technician

Coughlin Kia is on the move - literally. We've relocated from Dublin to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Plain City to support our rapid growth and we're looking for driven Automotive full-time Automotive Service Technicians. Do you want to work for a premier dealership that can offer you lots of career-development opportunities? Are you looking for the opportunity to maximize your earnings and increase your training? Would you like to work at an automobile dealership known for integrity? If so, please read on!

This position offers a competitive wage dependent on experience. Our flat-rate hour compensation program allows you to maximize your earning potential. You would also be eligible for benefits including medical, vision, dental, a company-matched 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacations, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and employee discounts. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT COUGHLIN AUTOMOTIVE

One of the fastest-growing dealerships in Central Ohio with over 1,000 vehicles in stock, we have locations spread across Newark, Pataskala, Circleville, Heath, Chillicothe, Lancaster, Dublin, Lewis Center and Marysville as well as seventeen service centers and four collision centers. We carry thirteen brands including Buick, Chrysler, GMC, Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Cadillac, Hyundai, Toyota, Nissan, and Kia, --and our service, body, and parts departments are unmatched in the industry

Education/Experience:

Automotive Technology, Vocational/Trade Certificate, High School Diploma or equivalent. Thorough knowledge of automotive parts and systems. Demonstrable mechanical skills and knowledge. Technical training or commensurate technical experience required.

Job Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License

• Certified/senior technician with respective manufacturer.

• Meets and/or exceeds manufacturer requirements for ASE tests.

• Completed manufacturer training to perform warranty repairs/recalls on most vehicles, PDI's, maintenance, and minor repairs.

Skills Requirements:

Basic Computer skills to utilize timekeeping system. Ability to learn parts department computer inventory and ordering system.

Communication Skills:

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance in-person at an automotive dealership. Scheduled shifts are typically 5-days per week, rotating Saturdays, and may include holidays. Service departments are closed on Sundays and only open until 6 p.m. during the week.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

Must be able to lift up to (50) pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Duties are performed primarily in the automotive service area. Work includes movement around vehicles, working in various physical positions, and the safe operation of power tools and test equipment. May be exposed to loud noise, vibration, exhaust fumes, and other service and repair conditions. Frequently interacts with customers, service advisors and the service manager.

Verbal and Writing Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations. Ability to understand and follow technical manuals.

Apply today! We look forward to meeting you!