Automotive Technician

Duke Automotive Corp; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Automotive Corp is seeking entry-level technicians and experienced express up-sell technicians to join their family-owned dealership. With a focus on employee well-being and professional growth, the company offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Virginia State Inspectors License (or be willing to obtain one), possess at least 3 years of automotive maintenance experience, and demonstrate strong teamwork and a positive attitude.

Benefits

Air Conditioned Shop

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off Carry Over

100% Match in GM Technician Excellence Program

Competitive Pay Plan

Medical, Vision, and Dental

401K Plan

Short Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Must be willing to obtain Virginia State Inspectors License if not already certified.
• Experience in automotive maintenance and service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform Virginia State Inspections, maintenance, and repairs efficiently.
• Diagnose and repair automotive systems, and communicate with Service Advisors.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Education

Virginia State Inspectors License

3+ Years Automotive Maintenance Experience

Job description

Duke Chevrolet GMC has multiple openings for great people! If you are reading this then you are not working where you want to be! We are looking for entry level technicians and up. Especially an expressup-sell technician that can also handle overflowpre-owned recon inspections. We are a 55+ year family owned Chevrolet GMC dealer with a reputation for integrity, employee satisfaction and customer loyalty. Our team members are not just another number, we don't have corporate big boss attitudes. We value and appreciate our team greatly!

Life at Duke: we focus to provide a great place to work for our team, we know our employees are our greatest asset for success. We want everyone to be able to call Duke home and have a positive career. Our service manager, Danny, has great respect for his team and supports everyone to the fullest. What makes us different: it truly is our team and the great work environment. Being part of this team you can expect to be treated with respect, support, and appreciation. Our service lane team communicates and works great with all techs, no drama here! And the parts team is on top of making sure your getting what you need. Sure, we can write all we want that we are better than others, but we'd like to meet you and get to know each other so you can see why Duke is a great place to be part of.

Give us a chance to meet you, and for you to meet our team. We have a fantastic team and we are looking for great people to join and share in our success

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Qualifications

• Virginia State Inspectors License, in process, or willing to get it
• 3+ Years of automotive maintenance and service experience.
• Strong teamwork skills
• Great attitude
• Pass a background check and drug screening
• Valid drivers license and good driving record

What We Offer U:

• Air Conditioned Shop
• Immediate Benefits - we can help cover certain benefits between your old job and Duke
• Carry over your Paid Time Off and Vacation Time
• We match 100% in the GM TECHNICIAN EXCELLENCE PROGRAM. Up to $12k potentially a year.
• NO SUNDAYS
• We pay to move your tool box
• Management that appreciates & supports you!
• A Great environment and Team that will appreciate you!
• Only 1 Saturday every 4 weeks and we close at 1pm - No Sundays
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• 401K Plan
• Family owned and operated over 53+ years - they are here working with you!
• Short Term Disability and Company Paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Pay Plan
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Long term job security

What To Expect when you join our Team

• Supportive Team from day 1
• Leaders that appreciate you and are here to help you
• Great service advisors, they understand how to effectivelyand positivelycommunicate between the customer and you
• Opportunities to Advance - we will help your professional growth in every way possible
• A Family environment, you not justcoming to a job, your joining the Duke Team Family that has been successful for 53+ years

Technician Specific Benefits

• Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipment
• Discounts on products and services
• Highly productive shop with large customer base
• Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
• ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career
• Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web based training
• Clean and professional work environment

Responsibilities For Technicians

• Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership requirements and the up most ethics
• Perform Virginia State Inspections, maintenance, alignments, minor brake and suspension work
• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment
• Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
• Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers can be informed if any additional service is needed. Providing an estimate of time needed for additional repairs
• Executing repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.