Express Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Express Maintenance Technician

With 80 years of business in the Great Lakes Bay Region, our family owned and operated dealerships are about more than making the sale. Operating two dealerships providing Cadillac, Buick, GMC, and Toyota to the community, we are about building relationships and providing the best customer service possible. We value the community and are proud supporters of multiple outreach programs, including the Bay Area women’s center, Salvation Army, and the American Cancer Society.

Labadie Auto Company is always looking for talented Service Technicians, at each skill level, to join our team. Depending on each technician’s level of experience will determine if you start as an Apprentice, Technician or Master Service Technician.

Job Summary: The Express Maintenance Technician responsibilities include preparing detailed vehicle service reports, replacing vehicle wiper blades and car batteries, and changing motor oil as well as transmission and brake fluid as needed. You should also be able to keep vehicle interiors clean while performing maintenance and servicing tasks. You will need to have strong mechanical skills and adhere to all safety procedures and practices.

Pay: $14.00-$17.00 an hour; Based on experience; Weekly Bonus Opportunity.

Schedule: Full-time 40 hours; Service hours Monday through Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. Work schedule to be established with supervisor to ensure dealership needs are met. Overtime and flexibility to work outside dealership hours when needed.

Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• Delta Dental
• EyeMed Vision
• Company paid life insurance on behalf of the employee through Principal
• John Hancock 401k with a company match
• Paid vacation time
• Employee Discount

Essential Job Duties:

• Thoroughly inspect every vehicle using inspection forms.
• Test to check systems and components are secure and working properly.
• Isolate the systems or components that might have caused the problem.
• Drive the vehicle for testing purposes and inspect and refill fluid levels as necessary.
• Ensure tire pressure for proper inflation, clean and lubricate fittings as needed.
• Install a new oil drain plug and new oil filter and communicate oil levels to teammates.
• Maintain efficiency and accuracy in diagnosing as well as repairing vehicles.
• Repair or replace worn parts ahead of the vehicle’s breakdown or damage.
• Grease necessary components of every vehicle.
• Remove trash and breakdown cardboard from the entire shop as needed.
• Maintain a clean work area in stalls and tire machines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• One year of automotive dealership experience preferred but not required.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Eligible to be insured by Labadie’s insurance company to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Pass a drug screen.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Labadie Auto Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Labadie Auto Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Labadie Auto Company conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.