Technician

Premier Automotive Group; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Automotive Group is seeking a skilled technician for Victory CDJR of Kansas City. You will diagnose and repair vehicles across areas of service, while following dealership and factory standards.

The role emphasizes diagnosing malfunctions, communicating with parts, documenting work, and maintaining a clean, safe shop. Prior dealership experience and strong diagnostic skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at an automotive dealership preferred.
• Ability to operate diagnostic equipment and perform repairs.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills; customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy.
• Diagnoses cause of malfunctions and performs repairs.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Examines vehicle to determine if further work is required and reports findings.
• Documents all work performed on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean and maintains tools and manuals.

Skills

Diagnostics skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer service

Dexterity

Basic computer skills

Fast-paced environment

Learning attitude

Electronic diagnostic tools

Physical stamina

Tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Victory CDJR of Kansas City - Kansas City, KS 66109

Position Type: Full Time

Functions as a skilled-level technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas, in addition to being specialized in particular areas of repair.

Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• 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.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at an automotive dealership
• Strong understanding of the service drive
• Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic computer competencies
• Positive, friendly attitude, along with a customer service mentality
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications
• Able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Pass drug testing, MVR/Insurability, background investigation/interview