Kia Service Technician - All Levels

Southwest Kia Dallas

Hiring: Automotive Technician - All Levels

Pay: $15-40/flag hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule: You will need to have open availability to work any shift Monday through Saturday, Saturdays are rotating, specific schedule/hours TBD during interview with Hiring Manager

Reports to: Service Manager

Workplace: Onsite - Dallas, TX

Why Work Here?

At Southwest Kia Dallas, you'll join a high-performing team that values growth, teamwork, and technician success. As part of Lithia & Driveway, a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, you'll have access to ongoing factory training, career advancement opportunities, and industry-leading benefits. Our team is proud to be one of the most engaged stores in the company, creating an environment where technicians are supported, recognized, and empowered to build long-term careers.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive flat-rate compensation
• Paid manufacturer training and career development
• Industry-leading benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and employee discounts
• Opportunities for advancement within Lithia & Driveway, one of the nation's largest automotive retailers

Join Southwest Kia Dallas and turn your technical skills into a rewarding career with a company that invests in your future.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on Kia vehicles, including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
• Diagnose and repair complex problems with Kia vehicles, including engine, transmission, and electrical system issues.
• Conduct vehicle inspections to identify necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Estimate repair costs and communicate with customers about needed repairs.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, following safety and environmental standards.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of experience as an automotive technician with Kia vehicles.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• ASE certification in at least one area (e.g. brakes, electrical, engine repair).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Familiarity with Kia-specific diagnostic tools and equipment.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.