Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Service Technician – Automotive

Skilled technicians are in high demand. So to keep a good service tech, you have to treat them right. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the best in the business. You’ll also be responsible for diagnosing and repairing client and dealership vehicles while maintaining a positive relationship with clients who return with unsatisfactory work. We run an honest shop and need honest, hard-working techs. Only those who value integrity and ethics need apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose vehicles
• Discuss repairs with shop foreman or service advisor  
• Communicate additional service requests to service advisor
• Plan work procedures in cooperation with shop foreman
• Provide labor time estimates to service advisor
• Monitor repair time and update service advisor regularly
• Maintain strict adherence to dealership policies on vehicle care and operation
• Complete story and/or documentation for client repairs
• Assist in mentoring technician trainees
• Attend company and factory training
• Keep current with factory technical bulletins
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations (such as disposal of hazardous waste)

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED (general equivalency diploma); or 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Operator Driver License

State Inspection License

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience and commensurate with Fortune 500 companies.

Benefits

• Pay range for this position: $20.00 - $40.00/hr (Exact compensation may vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and education)
• Available Benefits include medical insurance, with HSA options that include employer contribution to your HSA, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• PTO after 90 days of employment
• Vacation up to three weeks depending upon years of service
• 401k retirement account with annual lucrative employer match 
• Ancillary supplemental products available

About

The Gerald family has been selling automobiles in the Chicago area since the mid-1930's and has been proud to be a part of the communities they serve for decades!

We have succeeded in our endeavors because of a profound respect for our customer.  The name Gerald stands for honesty and the highest standard of excellence.

The Gerald management team and employees are some of the most outstanding in the business. As our auto group continues to grow, it will be the result of all of our combined efforts, and our dedication and loyalty to the thousands of customers who favor us with their trust and patronage. Over many years, Gerald has meant Service. 

We hire, train, promote and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.