Kia Certified Technician

Automotive Technician

The Gay Family started selling and servicing cars in 1948. Gay Buick, GMC and Gay Family KIA has indeed grown! Eighty percent of our business is repeat and referred customers. We know that the dedication and longevity of our employees is the major factor in the 67 years of our success we've had in the automobile business. The Gay Family continues that tradition today.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• A great working environment where you'll be supported by a team of professionals
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• PTO
• Discounts on vehicle purchases VERIFY WITH DEALER
• Advancement opportunities for high performers

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)

Qualifications

• 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.
• Professional appearance and strong work ethic
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English
• Operator Driver License
• Must have a valid driver's license

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws