Automotive Key Technician Experienced

Dealer Tire, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Gas card

Tools allowance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

Dent Wizard in Houston, TX is hiring a Key Technician to support an assigned dealer route. You will craft duplicate keys and transponders for vehicles, maintain tools, and manage invoices with accuracy.

The role requires strong mechanical and electronic skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work independently in varying weather. Competitive benefits and advancement potential accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electronic skills.
• Sales and customer service experience.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems, key duplication and transponder programming preferred.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Toughness and grit to work outside in all kinds of weather.

Responsibilities

• Work on an assigned route of dealers and other customers to produce duplicate keys and transponders.
• Maintain equipment and inventory, submit invoices and work orders.
• Develop positive and productive relationships with our customers.
• Complete training course for Key Techs.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electronic skills

Sales experience

Customer service experience

Automotive electrical systems

Key duplication

Transponder programming

Valid driver's license

Job description

About Dent WizardDent Wizard is the nation’s undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products – and our success is the result of the great people who serve our customers. We’re stable, growing and have a strong business model, with opportunities in 43 states, 2.5 million vehicles repaired every year and more than 3,000 highly skilled employees. Help us reach new heights and receive the respect, rewards and recognition you deserve.You’re mechanical, electronically inclined, independent and motivated. You love the idea of working on high-security keys and providing complex transponder systems in today’s cars and trucks. You’d be a great fit as a Key Technician with Dent Wizard in Houston, TX.Working an assigned route of dealers and other customers, you’ll produce duplicate keys and transponders for vehicles that work just like the original ones. We’ll expect you to maintain equipment and inventory, submit invoices and work orders, and develop positive and productive relationships with our customers. Keys are a big part of our business, so we’re looking for experienced Key Techs, as well as people with the right attitude and drive who can complete our training course.Bonus Incentive$23/hour base with the ability to earn $3-$5 for commissionThe Dent Wizard DifferenceCompetitive compensation: steady work with a great hourly wage and bonus potentialExcellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation and moreOutstanding perks, including company car, gas card, locksmith tools allowance and suppliesIndependence to manage your day; no micromanagementApproachable managers who are here to help and support youVariety of work on many kinds of cars, both new and old modelsGreat work/life balance that puts you in charge of your scheduleOn-the-job training with seasoned Key Techs to help you learn advanced techniquesAdvancement potential into higher Tech levels (with more $) or management rolesWhat You Need to SucceedStrong mechanical and electronic skillsSales and customer service experienceKnowledge of automotive electrical systems, key duplication and transponder programming preferredStrong work ethic, self-motivation and the ability to work independentlyToughness and grit to work outside in all kinds of weatherValid driver’s license and good driving recordThe compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.The starting compensation is expected to be:$23.00 to $26.00/hourWe offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.EOE Statement: Dent Wizard is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.*ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dent Wizard's Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at [e-mail].