Automotive Service Technician (Flat Rate)

Description

 Join our team at Terre Haute Chevy as a Qualified A-Level Automotive Service Tech!

Looking for a rewarding career in the automotive industry? Look no further! Here's what we offer:

• Great Place to Work: Join a supportive team and a positive work environment where your skills are valued.
• Competitive Pay: We believe in compensating our team members fairly for their hard work and dedication. 
• Paid Training: Continuous learning is key! We provide paid training to help you stay up-to-date with the latest automotive technologies.
• Health Benefits: Your well-being matters to us. Enjoy health benefits to keep you and your family covered.
• Established Dealership: With over 25 years of service, we've built a reputation for excellence in our community.
• ASE Certified: Join a team of professionals who are committed to quality and excellence, with ASE certification backing our expertise.
• Even Better if Corvette or Electric Vehicle Certified: If you have specialized expertise in Corvette or Electric Vehicles, we want to hear from you! Take your career to the next level with us.
• Sign-On Bonus: Potential of up to $2000 for Service B-level technicians and up.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

This non-supervisory position is responsible for performing timely and effective technical repairs on assigned vehicles, documenting those repairs in computerized systems and other documentation, and for ensuring a superior customer experience.  Responsible to ensure achievement of a variety of customer service metrics associated with repair orders with the goal of fixing it right the first time.

JOB DUTIES:

Mechanical Repairs & Communication

• Receive, review, and respond to service repair orders (RO’s) per company standards.
• Discuss any special conditions or problems.
• Perform the work outlined on the repair order with speed, thoroughness, and safety to assure the vehicle is correctly and fully serviced the first time.
• Generally inspect the vehicle for additional service repair work that may be needed, look up time from flat rate manuals, obtain parts pricing as needed, and advise the Assistant Service Managers (ASM’s) so that customers can be notified.
• Properly, thoroughly, and accurately document the repairs made to correct the issues on the repair order.
• Perform any additional repairs that are authorized.
• Communicate to management, Assistant Service Managers, and other relevant staff on any additional time or assistance needed to complete repairs as soon as possible.
• Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers’ performance specifications.
• Electrical diagnostic
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss the work to be performed, as well as future repair requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work area.
• Repair or replace parts associated with the repair order, as appropriate.
• Install and/or repair accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
• Return and tag all warranty-failed parts to the Parts department, and all parts with core charges.

General

• Ensure prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned by Management.
• Travel as business needs may require.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Personally commit to quality in all aspects of work.
• Provide “World Class Customer Service” for internal and external customers.
• Participate in and promote the established Quality Improvement Process (QIP) for continuous improvement.
• Participate on teams to research, measure, and correct problems and to strive for process improvement.
• Communicate and exemplify the Company’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, and Philosophy.
• Regular, full-time employees are required to attend at least ten (10) credit hours of training each calendar year to continue development of work-related skills.
  

Full-Time Employee Benefit Options Include:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match, including Roth option
• Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Health Savings Accounts, including potential for company contributions based on annual health risk assessments
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Policies with options for Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accidents
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma/equivalent is minimally required.
• Automotive technical school experience is preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience is preferred.
• 1+ year of Electrical Diagnostic experience preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies:

• Repairing – Repairing vehicles, machines, or systems using the needed tools.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness – The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Manual Dexterity – The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Hearing Sensitivity – The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
• Trunk Strength – The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without “giving out” or fatiguing.
  • Must be able to lift 90 lbs.
• Strong time management and project management skills to coordinate completions of projects as timely as possible.
• Must be able to stand or walk on concrete and other hard surfaces for several hours at a time.
• Must possess and continuously maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job.  While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify as circumstances or business needs require.