Express Service Technician

Garavel Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a top-rated dealership where your career as an Automotive Express Technician can thrive! This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to develop your technical skills and receive mentorship from experienced professionals. With a focus on enhancing the car ownership experience, you'll perform essential maintenance tasks while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of benefits. The dealership prides itself on a supportive environment that fosters growth, offering training programs and a clear career path. If you're ready to kickstart your automotive career in a climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility, this is the perfect place for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Program with Company Match

Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time

Employee Discounts on Parts and Service

Free Lunch on Saturdays

Tool Allowance

Apprentice / Mentor Training Program

Climate Controlled Shop

Weekly Pay Periods

Employee Vehicle Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a lube tech or technician's helper is required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have extraordinary customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine service inspections and standard vehicle maintenance jobs.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and perform oil/filter changes and tire rotations.

Skills

Automotive Repair

Customer Service

Technical Skills

Mechanical Repairs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Laptop Computer

Job description

Garavel Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is a WrenchWay Top Shop! Check out our Top Shop page to see photos and detailed information about what it's like to work at our shop.

Garavel CJDR, located in Norwalk, CT, has been your family Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram dealership since 2002. We are Connecticut's highest-volume Jeep dealership and Dealer Rater of the Year 11 years in a row! At Garavel, we want to enhance the car ownership experience - whether repairing a car, providing parts, or selling one. We hire for attitude, and we train for skills.

Garavel CJDR seeks an entry-level Express or Lube Technician to join our growing team. At Garavel, CJDR, we can help you be the best technician you can be by developing your technical skills and leadership ability and starting on your ideal career path. After you're hired, we'll put you on your path to success, pair you with a mentor, and pay for education expenses. Your journey to success starts here!

Grow your career at Garavel Auto Group!

• Automotive Express / Lube Technician Compensation: $45,000 - $60,000 (annually, depending on experience)
• Paid 10 hours per day for Chrysler off-site training. (Reimbursed for gas/tolls)
• Paid $50 for each FCA web-based training certificate.
• Tool Allowance

Flexible Schedule Shifts: Monday to Saturday (lunch from 12 pm – 1 pm) **When you work on a Saturday, you have a day off during the week. We offer two different schedule options.

• 7 am – 4 pm or
• 8 am – 5 pm

The Automotive Express Technician performs routine service inspections and completes standard vehicle maintenance jobs promptly and efficiently.

• Conducts vehicle inspections, including multi-point inspections
• Performs lube oil/filter, tire rotations, wipe/blade replacements, air, and cabin filters.
• Inspects all vehicles for additional repairs needed

Must Haves:

• Prior experience as a lube tech, technician's helper, or apprentice
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and repeat basic mechanical repairs.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Strong computer and technical skills is a must
• Must have own set of tools (we provide the toolbox and special tools)
• Extraordinary customer service skills

Automotive Mechanic / Technician - Specific Benefits

• Competitive Pay with performance reviews every 6 months
• Climate Controlled shop
• Laptop computer provided
• Uniforms & Tool Box Provided
• Brand new clean facility with cutting-edge technology
• Apprentice / Mentor Training Program & Visible Career Path
• ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Weekly pay periods, Friday payday
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Employee discounts on parts and service
• 401k program with company match
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Free lunch on Saturdays

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of an Automotive Service Mechanic / Technician, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to move in and out of vehicles frequently
• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping and bending.

Garavel Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V