Automotive Diesel Technician - Sun Chevrolet

Automotive Diesel Technician - Sun Chevrolet in Chittenango, NY at Sonic Automotive

Location: 104 West Genesee Street
Chittenango, NY 13037

Job Type: Production

Experience: Associate

About

At Sun Chevrolet , a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. For over 70 years, Sun Chevrolet has brought the excellence of Chevrolet to our community and beyond, now powered by Sonic Automotive, we’re offering an innovative way to buy with the same friendly team you’ve come to know and trust. We are committed to providing the simple, upfront, and nice experience that our customers have grown to love – enhanced by a nationwide inventory and a modern way to buy. The all-new Sun Chevrolet is continuing a legacy of customer care.

Dealership slogan - “Simple, Upfront, and Nice”

Offering up to$3000 sign on Bonus based on experience level, please ask hiring manager for more details

Pay: The income for this position within our dealership is up to $140,000.00 yearly. Flat Rate based on experience/certifications/skills.

We have a talented and tenured team of Service Advisors that work extremely well with our internal staff and our customers.

Ask about our Tenure Bonus program that begins at 6 months from hire date. Bonus pay up to $3.50 per flat rate hour!!!

In addition, you'll enjoy these benefits:

• Available $0 Health plan premiums for Technicians based on tenure
• Our "Hybrid" Medical plan provides associates with a cost-sharing medical/pharmacy plan along with the ability to set aside money through retirement tax-free in a Health Savings Account.
  • When enrolled in the Health Savings Account, you'll have early access to the future contributions through our "HSA on Demand" feature.
  • A company contribution is also made to your HSA every pay period!

Job Description

The Diesel Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. S/he also will oversee the work of any apprentice technician assigned to him/her.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required.
• Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands.
• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Must Have Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as a technician working on and repairing used vehicles
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must be able authorized to work in the US, have a valid driver's license, and submit to pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test.

Desired Requirements:

• ASE or manufacturing training.

It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.