Automotive Service Technician — Growth, Training & Benefits

Sonic-Automotive; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k with matching

Paid time off

Award-winning training

Job summary

Grand Junction Volkswagen is seeking a Service Technician to perform vehicle repairs and maintenance per dealer and factory standards. You will supervise any apprentice and support parts, service, and customers with professionalism.

The role requires 2-3 years of tech experience, ASE certification, and VW brand familiarity. Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities are offered in a fast-paced environment at our Grand Junction location.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of automotive technician experience (mainline/diagnostic a plus).
• ASE Certification and/or trade school certification.
• Volkswagen (or multi) German brand experience.
• Strong work ethic and thrive in fast paced environment.
• Ability to follow directions, willingness to learn, and mentor teammates.
• Respect for teammates and positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required.
• Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Document work performed.
• Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands.
• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Ensure that customers' cars are kept clean.
• Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Skills

Automotive technician experience

ASE Certification

German VW brand experience

Mentoring teammates

Education

ASE Certification

Job description

Grand Junction Volkswagen is seeking a Service Technician to perform vehicle repairs and maintenance per dealer and factory standards. You will supervise any apprentice and support parts, service, and customers with professionalism.

The role requires 2-3 years of tech experience, ASE certification, and VW brand familiarity. Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities are offered in a fast-paced environment at our Grand Junction location.