Experienced Automotive Technician (17324)

Experienced Automotive Technician

Victory Chevrolet GMC of Paola is looking for an Experienced Automotive Technician to join our team! We are a family-owned business that offers an excellent air conditioned work environment and we strive in helping our employees progress in their careers. We provide paid training/manufacturing certifications to help you achieve manufacturing certification for higher pay. Full benefits package including Paid Holidays, Sick Time and Vacation, 401K/Retirement Plan, Disability Insurance, Dental/Vision/Health Insurance, and Life insurance.

Top pay in the industry with up to a $3000.00 sign on bonus, based on experience.

Essential Duties

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at an automotive dealership
• Strong understanding of the service drive
• Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic computer competencies
• Positive, friendly attitude, along with a customer service mentality
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications
• Able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Pass drug testing, MVR/Insurability, background investigation/interview