Automotive Technician - Capitol Chevrolet

Sonic Automotive; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan premiums available

Dental plans

Vision plan

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Legal Plan

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalization plans

Home and Auto Insurance at special rates

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Montgomery, AL, is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to perform vehicle repairs and maintenance. The role involves supervising apprentice technicians, diagnosing malfunctions, and ensuring high-quality service. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and be authorized to work in the USA. The position offers numerous benefits including health plans, dental plans, and a tenure bonus program.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle repair and maintenance as assigned.
• Supervise apprentice technicians assigned to you.
• Document work performed and communicate with parts department.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE or manufacturing training

Job description

Automotive Technician - Capitol Chevrolet in Montgomery, AL at Sonic Automotive

Location: 711 Eastern Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36117

Job Type: Other

Experience: Mid-Senior Level

About

At Capitol Chevrolet, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

**Ask about our Tenure Bonus program that begins at 6 months from hire date. Bonus pay up to $3.50 per flat rate hour!!!

In addition, you'll enjoy these benefits:

• Available $0 Health plan premiums for Technicians based on tenure
• Our "Hybrid" Medical plan provides associates with a cost-sharing medical/pharmacy plan along with the ability to set aside money through retirement tax-free in a Health Savings Account.
  • When enrolled in the Health Savings Account, you'll have early access to the future contributions through our "HSA on Demand" feature.
  • A company contribution is also made to your HSA every pay period!
• A choice of 3 dental plans
• A Vision plan
• A Flexible Spending Account for a tax-free way to pay for dependent day care
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance (company-paid, as well as supplemental)
• Legal Plan
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospitalization plans
• Home and Auto Insurance at special group rates and payroll deduction
• Pet Insurance

Job Description

The Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. S/he also will oversee the work of any apprentice technician assigned to him/her.

Duties and 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.
• High CSI is a must.
• ASE or manufacturing training.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.