Senior Automotive Technician

Sun Auto Tire & Service; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

6 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (Company paid)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with CD

Discounted Services on Personal and IM

Opportunity for Advancement!!!

Job summary

Delta World Tire in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to oversee repairs performed by qualified technicians and ensure top customer satisfaction. You will diagnose and repair vehicles to MAP guidelines and manufacturer standards.

The position offers a competitive flag-rate up to $45 per hour, biweekly pay, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, health coverage, and a 401(k) with company match. Flexibility to work Monday through Saturday.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive technician / mechanic experience required.
• ASE certifications may substitute for experience.
• Ability to use computerized diagnostic equipment.
• Valid driver’s license; out-of-state licenses must be transferred within 30 days.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Technical School preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses vehicles according to certification/experience level.
• Performs work as outlined on the inspection/repair order with accuracy.
• Performs complex and heavy-duty repairs.
• Explains diagnosis and needed repairs to customers and staff.
• Recommends services to keep vehicles in running condition and documents recommendations.
• Adheres to safety procedures and company policies.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, Monday - Saturday.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Customer communication

Safety procedures

Education

ASE certifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical School experience

Tools

Diagnostic scanners

Computerized diagnostics

Job description

Delta World Tire

Delta World Tire is one of the area’s largest independent tire dealers, with over 30,000 tires in stock. In addition to tires, Delta World Tire offers complete quality automotive repair and preventative maintenance. Our ASE certified technicians will be happy to help you on a wide range of services including alignments, brake repair, oil changes, batteries, shocks and struts, belts and hoses, and air conditioning.

The Senior Automotive Technician ensures that repairs are performed correctly and efficiently by qualified technicians and that the service department maintains a consistently high level of customer satisfaction. They are also responsible for effectively and efficiently diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles while adhering to the MAP guidelines and in accordance with dealership, manufacturers, and Delta World Tire & Service standards.

Compensation

Up to $45 flag rate

Benefits

• Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Discounted Services on Personal and Immediate Family Vehicles
• Opportunity for Advancement!!!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnoses vehicles according to the appropriate level of certifications/experience.
• Performs work as outlined on the Multi-point Inspection and/or Repair Order with efficiency and accuracy
• Performs complex and heavy-duty repairs
• Explains technical diagnosis and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include the Store Manager, Service Consultants and/or customers
• Recommends services that are necessary to keep the customer’s vehicle in running condition; properly documents all recommendations in customer file
• Follows all safety procedures and reports any concerns to direct supervisor
• Adheres to Sun Auto’s core values, all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Ability to work flexible schedules, Monday - Saturday

Qualifications

• Previous automotive technician / mechanic experience required
• ASE certifications in lieu of experience
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of computerized equipment for diagnostics
• Valid Driver’s license in the work State (out-of-state driver’s licenses must be transferred to work state within 30 days of hire)
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Technical School experience preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The Senior Automotive Technician will be exposed to moderate to loud noises, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The temperature in the work environment varies and could include extreme heat and/or extreme cold depending on the ambient temperatures outside. The use of safety goggles or other PPE may be required when working in these conditions.

• Stand up to eight hours per day in the shop and able to walk to gain access to various areas of the building
• Bend, stoop, kneel and crouch regularly throughout the day; must have full range of motion with arms and hands and be able to feel, handle or finger objects frequently
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, lift and/or move up to 70 pounds frequently.
• Communicate with customers and shop personnel
• Vision sufficient to detect color, depth, and re-focus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.