Automotive Technician- Mechanic

Berlin City Auto Group; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 79,901,000 - 150,158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Monthly tool allowance

We pay to move tools

Paid time off from day one

Medical, dental, vision, life, and EI/

401(k) with employer contributions

Wellness reimbursement

Employee discounts

Team culture

Job summary

Berlin City Kia in Burlington, VT is hiring Main Line and Master Technicians to service multiple brands. The role offers flat-rate pay from $28.00 to $52.50 per hour, with a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified technicians. Benefits include paid time off, certification support, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Join a team that values quality work and ongoing learning. The technician will diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, drivetrains, and electrical systems, ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of automotive technician experience.
• Must be 18+ with a valid driver's license and a clean MVRO.
• Authorized to work in the United States; able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality repairs on assigned repair orders and verify work is done right the first time.
• Conduct road tests to determine work required.
• Inform Service Manager of needed repairs, parts, and changes from the repair order.
• Complete thorough documentation of cause, correction, and repair activities.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Engine knowledge

Customer communication

Job description

Berlin City Kia is growing! We are actively hiring Main Line and Master Technicians who are eager and experienced in working on multiple brands!

Competitive flat-rate pay starting at $28.00 up to $52.50, based on experience and certification level. Sign-on bonus up to $5000.00 for qualified technicians!

What We Offer

• A company that values our employees! Recognition programs & awards are part of the culture that rewards high-performing team members
• Career growth and opportunity with paid ongoing certification
• Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance for competitive candidates
• Monthly Tool allowance
• We pay to have your tools moved
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off that accrues from day one of employment
• An extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and more
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement up to $75.00 per month
• Employee discounts
• Fun team atmosphere

Position Overview

The Service Technician is responsible for understanding and completing routine mechanical repairs required to recondition vehicles to a high company standard. In addition, the Technician will perform general maintenance and diagnoses with assistance and adequately use the multi-point inspection form on each vehicle. The Technician will make a quality check after each repair and inform the Service Manager of any changes or deviations from the original repair order. Areas of knowledge include, but are not limited to, engine, transmission, drivability, cooling system, brake system, electronics, steering and suspension, and HVAC.

Who You Are

• You are focused on quality and consistently meet or exceed productivity and service standards
• You are a team player and can effectively communicate with service team members to ensure customers are receiving accurate and timely information about their vehicle
• You are a reliable individual with a proven work ethic
• You have the keen ability to identify problems efficiently in a timely manner
• You have 2 + years of experience and strong knowledge in all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance, along with diagnosing and repairing automotive systems, including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, and air conditioning
• You continuously learn new technical information and techniques through training to stay up to date with rapidly changing technology

What You'll Do

• Perform quality repairs on assigned repair orders. Fix the vehicle right the first time and make a quality check after each repair
• Conduct road tests to determine the work required
• Advise the Service Manager of needed repairs, including parts needed, and advise the manager of any changes or deviations from the original repair instructions on the repair order
• Complete comprehensive documentation of cause/correction, specifications, and other pertinent information needed to describe repair activities
• Ensure current knowledge of the latest technical data and service procedures
• Retain essential tools necessary to complete assigned repairs
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and lock up all tools daily
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's Values in all customer interactions, with co-workers, and with vendors

Requirements

• Previous (1-2 years) of automotive technician experience
• At least 18 years of age
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a favorable motor vehicle record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen for illegal substances
• Authorized to work in the United States

Who We Are

Berlin City Auto Group is a family of dealerships located throughout Maine and Vermont. We embrace a culture that recognizes strength lies in differences, not similarities. Our associates are a team of highly energized, engaged, and diverse people bound together by our core beliefs and values. Together, we are dedicated to Humility, Integrity, and Passion, fostering professional growth and processes that deliver extraordinary customer and associate satisfaction. Our philosophy is Easy – a way of doing business that finds a way to satisfy every customer with the highest service level. Our team feels like family, and we treat everyone around us that way. We are passionate about our work and the culture that we have created.

Listen to what our team has to say about working in Service at Berlin City Auto Group

Summit Automotive Partners is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Summit Automotive Partners strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Summit Automotive Partners employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Summit Automotive Partners complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Consistent with those requirements, Summit Automotive Partners will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow them to perform the job's essential functions unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you believe you need an accommodation, refer any such request to the Human Resources Department. Summit Automotive Partners will also, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations for an employee's religious beliefs or practices.

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