Automotive Technician — Training, Mentorship & Growth Path

Sonic-Automotive; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health insurance

401K with matching

Paid time off

Paid training

Career advancement

Job summary

Volkswagen of Fort Myers, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to perform repair and maintenance per dealer and factory standards. You may oversee apprentice technicians and work toward earning certifications with factory training.

The role offers an hourly compensation package with potential signing bonus, paid training, 401K with matching, and health benefits. A strong team environment and opportunities for advancement are highlighted.

Qualifications

• High CSI is a must.
• ASE or manufacturing training.
• 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.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Volkswagen of Fort Myers, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to perform repair and maintenance per dealer and factory standards. You may oversee apprentice technicians and work toward earning certifications with factory training.

The role offers an hourly compensation package with potential signing bonus, paid training, 401K with matching, and health benefits. A strong team environment and opportunities for advancement are highlighted.