Automotive Diesel Technician

Ken Garff Automotive Group; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Diesel Technician to join their innovative team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and recognized. With a focus on teamwork and integrity, you will perform critical repairs and inspections, ensuring customer satisfaction and high-quality service. The company prides itself on its unique culture and commitment to employee growth, offering competitive compensation and a range of benefits. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career in the automotive industry, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Efficiency bonuses

401k with company match

Wellness Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee discounts on vehicle purchases

Year-end bonus program

Red Wing boot program

Qualifications

• Experience as a Diesel Technician or mechanic preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert work on repair orders according to standards.
• Conduct electronic inspections and notify Service Advisor of issues.
• Maintain cleanliness in workspace and customer vehicles.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Expertise

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ASE or dealership manufacturer certifications

Tools

Dealer Management System (DMS)

Job description

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Automotive Diesel Technician

Apply locations Big Star Buick GMC - Baytown, TX time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0038613

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

Big Star Buick GMC, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for an Automotive Service Technician that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility and teamwork.

We designed a formal reward and recognition system just for you called PRO TECH. Do regular rewards and recognition for performance and tenure, predictable pay raises, efficiency bonus, quarterly tool allowance and discounts, and just being treated RIGHT sound right to you? We hear you! Our PRO TECH program is built to reward your hard work, recognize your contribution and encourage development and grow your career.

Looking for:

• Accommodating and analytical, while producing highly precise and accurate work
• Resourceful and seeks a high level of technical expertise
• Unselfish and approachable with a preference for detailed, skill-based work
• Prior Diesel Technician (mechanic) experience preferred
• ASE or dealership manufacturer certifications highly preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S with a valid in-state driver's license and a good driving record, per company standards

Why you’ll love working with us:

• PRO TECH perks described above including efficiency bonuses and tool allowance
• Competitive compensation package and 401k with company match
• Wellness Time Off, plus holidays, plus a Personal Purpose Day
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending, Health Savings Account , EAP, Wellness Plan, Mental Health Support, Diabetes Management Program, and Parental Leave Stipend
• Year-end bonus program for ALL employees (Garff Giveback)
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchase, parts, service and more!
• Red Wing boot program (free/discounted work shoes)

What you’ll do as a Diesel Technician (Mechanic):

• Perform efficient and expert work on repair orders, in accordance with dealership, state and factory standards
• Address customers’ primary concerns with diagnosis, repair and quality control to attain ‘Fixed First Visit’ expectations
• Perform the Ken Garff Electronic Multi Point Inspection along with video on every vehicle; immediately notify Service Advisor if the car has additional recommendations or if more time is needed to complete the repair
• Master our Dealer Management System (DMS) for work distribution, electronic inspections, repair quotes, communication and time keeping
• Complete required training as assigned
• Maintain cleanliness throughout workspace and in all customer vehicles

Will you join us as a new Diesel Technician (Mechanic)? Will you throw your energy and focus behind what we’re doing? Will you live our values and do things differently than you’ve ever done them? Will you listen and build trust and foster relationships? This organization, that started as an idea by a man named Ken Garff way back in 1932, needs one thing to keep its vision intact and its purpose of reinventing an industry moving forward. It needs you.