Experienced Subaru Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Come find your forever career. We are a LOCALLY owned, family-operated company that has been in operation since 1990. We proudly offer employee discounts, a full package of benefits, and a wonderful work environment! If you're tired of working for a corporate store, we would love to show you how much better your work life can be.

Have an opportunity to live in one of the best places in the world! Ski, snowmobile, snowboard, or cross-country ski in the winter. We have Whitefish Mountain Resort in our town! You can be on a chairlift 20 minutes from the dealership! Hike, camp, fish, kayak, boat on the lakes, or Visit Glacier National Park in the summer. We are only 20 minutes from the west entrance of the park! We boast about world class big game hunting as well. We truly live in an outdoor wonderland!

It's small town living around here, but we do have normal amenities and services that are nice to have. People are friendly and there is very little traffic you'll have to deal with. Our life is a little slower paced, but we still do have Walmart, Target, Costco, and most other chain stores in Kalispell 12 minutes from the dealership.

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, we want to hear from you! Come join our family of team members; take part in this promising career path and have the chance to serve our customers.

Job Summary:

The Subaru Automotive Technician performs work specified on maintenance and repair orders with efficiency and in accordance with dealership and/or franchise standards.  We offer competitive wages, paid training, flexible schedules (4-day work week possible), a well-maintained shop with new equipment and production-based pay plans that include incentives for highly proficient technicians. 

** Your earning potential could exceed 100k a year based on experience level and production.**

Duties and Responsibilities:

Job duties for the Subaru Automotive Technician include but are not limited to:

• Acts as a goodwill ambassador for the dealership by promoting professionalism and displaying excellent customer satisfaction skills.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle automotive systems.
• Provide labor and time estimates for additional automotive repairs.
• Explain mechanical diagnoses and required repairs in a non-technical manner to service advisors and customers.
• Inspect and test vehicles and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
• Continue education to keep up with rapidly changing technology and with knowledge of shop equipment such as wheel and tire equipment, alignment system, diagnostic equipment AC equipment, etc.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner following all company safety guidelines and policies.
• Perform other duties as requested and assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

Two years in a dealership service department as a technician and ASE certifications are preferred. Good communication skills, multi-tasking skills and computer skills a must. High school diploma or the equivalent is preferred. Must have good driving record.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Extended working hours may be required. Weather conditions vary depending on the season. Technicians work indoors in the service department, which is often noisy with some dust and fumes. Technician may be exposed to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning material or other toxic materials commonly found in motor vehicle service departments, some of which may be considered health hazards.  Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, pulling and heavy lifting. Must be able to move about the complex in all weather conditions and be able to enter and exit most types of vehicles.

Don “K” is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace.  Candidates must be able to pass a drug screening that tests for all substances excluding THC or prescribed medication and background check.

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation and Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance
• Employee Discount
• 401 (K) Retirement Plan Match
• Family Friendly/Flexible Work schedules
• Employee Discounts on Services
• Great work environment
• Excellent Advancement Opportunities

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employees in this role may be required to:

• Frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and reach
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, or operate tools, equipment, and office machinery
• Occasionally climb, balance, crouch, or crawl
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Maintain physical stamina and mobility throughout scheduled shifts
• Work in various indoor and/or outdoor environments depending on business needs
• Perform repetitive motions and remain in stationary positions for extended periods as required by the job

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wages: $80,000 to $95,000 plus DOE

Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA Statement

Don K Chevrolet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Don K Chevrolet provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the operation of the business.