Automotive Technician - Global Imports BMW

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sundays off

Zero premium medical plan

401k with company match

Paid time off accrual

Holiday closure (Thanksgiving/Christm

Employee car discounts

Gym membership discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Automotive Service Technician at Global Imports BMW, part of Sonic Automotive, performs repairs and routine maintenance to dealer and factory standards. The role includes supervising apprentices and ensuring quality work in a busy Atlanta shop.

This full-time position offers an hourly pay range, a bonus potential after six months, and benefits such as a zero-premium medical plan, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and employee discounts. Fortune 500 company resources support your growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ASE or manufacturing training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Authorization to work in the USA and ability to pass pre-employment checks including background, MVR, and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders and prepare vehicles for service.
• Perform repairs and maintenance per dealer and factory standards.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Coordinate with parts to obtain needed components.
• Supervise apprentices as assigned and participate in factory training.

Skills

ASE or manufacturing training

Valid driver’s license

High CSI

Pre-employment testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Automotive Technician - Global Imports BMW in Atlanta, GA at Sonic Automotive

Location: 500 Interstate North Parkway East Southeast
Atlanta, GA 30339

Job Type: Other

Experience: Associate

About

At Global IMports BMW, 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.

Compensation (Hourly: Flat-Rate)

• $25.00 -$50.00/ hour
  • Depending on experience, qualifications, and certifications
• Begins at 6 months from hire date for bonus pay up to $3.50 / hour per flat rate hour.

Schedule

• FULL TIME
• 5 days a week / 2days off
• Sundays off
• $0 medical premium for Sonic Technicians**
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Sundays off
• Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
• Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
• Free and discounted Gym membership plans
• Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

*After 1 year of service

Job Description

The Automotive 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.

It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.