Automotive Service Technician – Used-Car Reconditioning

Florida Auto Exchange Co., Inc; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Access to supplemental coverages

Paid Time Off

40 hour work week with opportunities for overtime

Paid Holiday

Job summary

A car service company in Clearwater, FL, is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to diagnose and repair vehicles with minimal supervision. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience and preferred certifications from an accredited body. The position offers competitive pay from $20 to $30 hourly, health insurance, and paid time off. Applicants must possess mechanical skills and a valid driver’s license. The work environment promotes continuous learning mainly through employer-sponsored training programs.

Qualifications

• Automotive technician certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in vehicle repair required.
• Used car reconditioning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on vehicles as required.
• Communicate with service advisor to obtain parts.
• Document all work performed on repair orders.

Skills

Moderate knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair

Proficient mechanical repair skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues

Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment

Education

Automotive technician certification(s) from ASE or similar

5 years of related progressive technical experience

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedAutomotive Service Technician to join our dedicated Service Department. This role is critical to our "Buy Here Pay Here" operations, focusing on both reconditioning of our used vehicle inventory and providing high-quality repairs and maintenance for our outside customers.

Rate of Pay:$20.00 to $30.00 hourly depending on experience.

Job Duties:

• Timely Diagnosis & Repair of All Vehicle Makes & Models
• Customer Pay Repairs and Maintenance

Education, Certificates and Licenses and Experience:

• Automotive technician certification(s) from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or similar accredited credentialing body preferred.
• 5 years of related progressive technical experience required (or combination of education and experience).
• Used car reconditioning experience preferred.
• Dealership experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Skills/Abilities Overview:

• Moderate knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.
• Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
• Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment and software.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Ability to perform repairs in a timely fashion.
• Ability to read work orders.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate information.
• Driving history that meets company requirements to be covered by general liability insurance coverage.
• Health Insurance
• Access to supplemental coverages
• Paid Time Off
• 40 hour work week wirh opportunities for overtime

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- As a condition of employment I may be required to take a post-offer/pre-employment alcohol/drug test.
- This application will remain active for ninety (90) days. Any applicant wishing to be considered for employment beyond ninety (90) days must reapply.
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- All employment is at-will and both Florida Auto Exchange Co., Inc and the undersigned may end the employment relationship at any time.
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