Express Service Technician-Quick Lube Experience Preferred

Join the Opening Team at Parkway Kia South | Express Service Technician ParkwayKia South is preparing to open its doors, and we’re looking for motivated, dependable Express Service Technicians to join our founding team. This isn’t just another dealership job—it’s an opportunity to help launch one of Texas’ newest Kia dealerships from day one. As part of the Parkway Family Auto Group , you’ll join an established, family‑owned organization while building your career in a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art service department. Whether you’re an experienced Express Service Technician, Lube Technician, Quick Lube Technician, Entry‑Level Automotive Technician, Automotive Maintenance Technician we’d love to meet you. At ParkwayKia South, we’re committed to investing in our technicians through hands‑on training, Kia manufacturer certification programs, and career advancement opportunities. If you’re eager to learn, work hard, and grow into a full‑line Service Technician, this is the place to start. Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation Performance bonuses and incentives Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) Paid Time Off Paid training Kia manufacturer training Career advancement opportunities Employee discounts State‑of‑the‑art dealership Supportive, team‑oriented culture Responsibilities Schedules service appointments. Obtains customer and vehicle data prior to arrival when possible. Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtains vehicle information. Writes up customer's vehicle problems accurately and clearly on repair order. Test drives the vehicle with customer as needed to confirm the problem or refers to test technician. Refers to service history, inspects vehicle, and recommends additional needed service. Advises customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts. Establishes "promised time." Checks with dispatcher, if necessary. Obtains customer's signature on repair order; provides customer with a copy. Establishes customer's method of payment. Obtains credit approval, if necessary. Notifies dispatcher of incoming work. Checks on progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promised time, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed. Implements and maintains a service marketing program. Reviews repair orders to ensure that work is completed and additional work and authorization is noted. Closes repair order as appropriate. Ensures that vehicles are parked in assigned areas. Makes sure they are locked and all keys are marked and put away correctly. Keeps service department forms, menus and pricing guides up‑to‑date. Explains completed work and all charges to customers. Implements a quality control process to eliminate comebacks. Maintains high customer satisfaction standards. Handles telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process. Inspects all vehicles for body work, informs customer if work is needed, and provides an estimate for body work. Supervises all cleaning and prepping of new and used vehicles. Requirements 2 years Service Advisor experience Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Valid Driver's License Ability to commute/relocate: Rosharon, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Parkway Family Auto is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Parkway Family Auto Group