Automotive Service Technician

Mills Automotive Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

A local automotive group in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a full-time Service Technician to diagnose and repair vehicles while ensuring excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a detail-oriented approach and a background in automotive care. Responsibilities include basic maintenance, part repairs, and customer interactions. Candidates with experience in Ford, BMW, Toyota, and Jaguar Land Rover are preferred. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, among others.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Physical strength to lift 50 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Examine cars based on customer requests.
• Perform basic maintenance including oil changes.
• Repair or replace worn parts and systems.
• Test systems using diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting

Verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification from vocational school

Job description

Overview

The Service Technician position, at the Mills Auto Group in Columbia, South Carolina, is an exciting opportunity for a talented and detail-oriented technician to take on a full-time skilled labor role. The technician will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing vehicles for the dealership, providing excellent customer service, and working professionally with colleagues and customers. The individual in this role will service cars brought into the shop, from basic maintenance and minor repairs to full automobile service and repairs. We are seeking a candidate with a background in automotive care. Ford, BMW, Toyota/Lexus and Jaguar Land Rover experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Examine cars based on customer requests and/or concerns
• Perform basic maintenance including rotating tires, checking fluid levels, and changing oil
• Repair or replace worn parts and systems such as spark plugs, wheel bearings, brake pads, fuel systems, and sensors
• Test systems and individual parts to ensure proper working order and/or to evaluate degree of damage
• Follow checklists to ensure thorough examination of all parts and systems
• Identify mechanical and electrical problems with both computerized diagnostic equipment and the naked eye
• Determine appropriate repair measures based on research, peer-to-peer examination, and past experience
• Perform repairs thoroughly and accurately, taking into account original repair strategy and customer specifications
• Ensure customer satisfactions at all times

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer skills required
• Certification in a related field from a vocational school a plus
• Strong verbal communication skills (will be expected to relay auto repair information to customers and other mechanics)
• Detail oriented and thorough, organized
• Physical strength and stamina, and ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Critical thinking skills
• Troubleshooting skills
• Mechanically and analytically minded

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Employee discounts

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.