Launch-Stage Service Technician — Training & Growth

Parkway KIA South; Rosharon (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Kia manufacturer training

Career advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

State-of-the-art dealership

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Job summary

ParkwayKia South is opening a new service department and seeks motivated Service Technicians to join the founding team. This is an opportunity to launch a Kia dealership from day one and build a lasting career within a family-owned organization.

Candidates with experience or as Automotive Technician are welcome; offers include training, manufacturer programs, and room for advancement in a state-of-the-art shop.

Qualifications

• ASE certifications required
• Manufacturer training completed
• Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Skills

ASE Certifications

Manufacturer Training

Valid Driver's License

Job description

ParkwayKia South is opening a new service department and seeks motivated Service Technicians to join the founding team. This is an opportunity to launch a Kia dealership from day one and build a lasting career within a family-owned organization.

Candidates with experience or as Automotive Technician are welcome; offers include training, manufacturer programs, and room for advancement in a state-of-the-art shop.