Automotive Transmission Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The John Kennedy Dealerships are looking for an experienced automotive technician who has experience with the removal, repair, and reinstallation of transmissions to achieve a fully certified status. We are looking for someone who can effectively diagnose and repair all transmission issues. You'll start at $45 per hour, with the opportunity to earn more as your performance and experience grow.

• We will provide Ford-specific training to obtain certification at our cost
• You will work side-by-side with our current and seasoned trans techs
• You will earn a competitive starting rate while you learn
• You will have numerous opportunities at any of our 8 locations

If you are in a shop now and have some experience in working on transmissions, we want to show you the opportunity we are offering. Our service facilities are extremely healthy and busy. We see future growth for transmission repair, and our commercial sales are dramatically expanding, giving us more of that service work. Talk to us and see how we can transform your career with this program.

Benefits:

Pay and Recognition:

• End-of-year retention bonuses
• Paid holidays & paid personal time off
• Up To 3 weeks of vacation
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid training

Insurance / Retirement:

• Company-funded medical plans
• Health savings account
• Optional Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance Programs
• 401(k) Retirement Plan that you can customize

Additional advantages:

• Personal Laptop for each Technician
• Employee discount at all dealerships
• Tuition and/or Tool Reimbursement
• Latest technology and equipment
• Extremely high parts fill rate
• Highly Experienced Service Advisors
• High volume shops
• A Clean State of the Art Facility and Equipment
• An aggressive and successful marketing program that generates service work

Applicants must have a State and Emission Inspection license, a clean driver’s record, a great attitude, and a focus on customer satisfaction. Our application process is simple and quick. We will keep your application in the strictest confidence. If you’re not sure about the stability or culture at your present shop, this is your opportunity to see what the John Kennedy Dealerships have to offer.

We realize that making a move to another shop is a huge step to take, but we’ll make it worth your time and effort. The John Kennedy Dealerships have a great culture that three generations of the Kennedy family have developed. Their straightforward, honest approach to the business and to their employees has created a work environment where career stability and advancement are easily achieved. We have individuals who started at entry-level positions and now are in management positions. Employee turnover is extremely low.