Senior Auto Service Technician: Quality Repairs & Growth

Southern Auto Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free wellness plan

Health insurance

Health gap insurance

Cancer plan

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan (John Hancock)

Identity and fraud protection

Term life insurance + AD&D

Company-paid life coverage ($50,000)

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation pay

Birthday pay

Job summary

Southern Auto Group in Newport News, VA is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to diagnose, service, and repair cars and light trucks in a full-service shop. You will perform inspections, complete maintenance, and ensure quality workmanship and safety standards while delivering excellent customer service.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, auto tech training or equivalent, and ASE/license readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary automotive training or equivalent work experience.
• Two years of dealer-level or large facility experience preferred.
• ASE certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Virginia State Inspection License or willingness to obtain license.
• Broad scope of automotive mechanical/electrical knowledge.
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record.
• Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress.
• Highly professional and dependable.
• Safety- and customer service-oriented.
• Basic computer and internet skills.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses issues based on experience, analysis, and testing
• Performs routine service inspections or tests and completes standard maintenance jobs
• Repairs automobiles and light trucks as assigned
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicles while performing service or repairs
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
• Helps maintain shop appearance and safety standards and ensures the shop runs efficiently by performing duties such as inventory stocking and other general functions
• Follows all shop policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules
• Attends all staff meetings, training, and educational classes as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary automotive training or equivalent

ASE certification (or willingness to obtain)

Virginia State Inspection License (or willing to obtain)

Job description

Southern Auto Group in Newport News, VA is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to diagnose, service, and repair cars and light trucks in a full-service shop. You will perform inspections, complete maintenance, and ensure quality workmanship and safety standards while delivering excellent customer service.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, auto tech training or equivalent, and ASE/license readiness.