Mainline Service Technician - Fowler Volkswagen

Fowler Automotive; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurances

401K employer matching

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay & parental leave

Employee assistance program

Partner and dealer training

Lactation pods access

Job summary

Fowler Volkswagen in Norman, OK is seeking an experienced Mainline Service Technician to diagnose and service vehicles. You will work closely with the shop foreman and service advisors to plan procedures, provide labor estimates, and ensure timely repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2–4 years of related experience; ASE or Brand Certification is a plus. Training opportunities and compliance with safety regulations are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2–4 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ASE Certification or Brand Certification is a plus.
• Willingness to participate in company and factory training.

Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose vehicles.
• Discuss repairs with shop foreman or service advisor.
• Communicate additional service requests to service advisor.
• Plan work procedures in cooperation with shop foreman.
• Provide labor time estimates to service advisor.
• Monitor repair time and update service advisor regularly.
• Maintain adherence to dealership policies on vehicle care and operation.
• Complete story and/or documentation for client repairs.
• Assist in mentoring technician trainees.
• Attend company and factory training.
• Keep current with factory technical bulletins.
• Follow regulations (hazardous waste disposal) as required.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Communication with service advisor

Mentoring trainees

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certified or Brand Certified

Job description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Fowler Volkswagen - Norman, OK 73069 Position Type: Full Time Mainline Service Technician – Automotive - Fowler Volkswagen

Job Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose vehicles
• Discuss repairs with shop foreman or service advisor
• Communicate additional service requests to service advisor
• Plan work procedures in cooperation with shop foreman
• Provide labor time estimates to service advisor
• Monitor repair time and update service advisor regularly
• Maintain strict adherence to dealership policies on vehicle care and operation
• Complete story and/or documentation for client repairs
• Assist in mentoring technician trainees
• Attend company and factory training
• Keep current with factory technical bulletins
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations (such as disposal of hazardous waste)

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED (general equivalency diploma); 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience ASE Certified or Brand Certified is a plus!

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and MVR acceptable to our Insurance Carrier

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, 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. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience and is highly competitive in the marketplace.

What We Offer

Perks & Benefits

• Fowler offers medical, vision, dental life & disability insurances.
• Fowler has a 401K employer matching plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Parental Leave & Bereavement Leave.
• Fowler also offers its employees access to an employee assistance program.
• Fowler offers job specific education to include student sponsorships, internships, manufacturer and dealership training with Graduate & Tool Incentive programs.
• Fowler also offers the Mamava Lactation Pods for customers and personnel.

The Fowler Standard – This is what drives us.

being friendly, helpful, honest and fair

The mission of Fowler is to grow our business by earning the respect, trust and loyalty of our customers through our employees.

Fowler’s vision is to be the dealer of choice in the communities we serve. We will do this by providing exceptional products, services, and superior customer service.

Our dedication to the development and advancement of our people, technology and systems will help us get there together.

Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote and compensate employees on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws