Technician

Premier Automotive Group; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Automotive Group is hiring a Full Time automotive service technician at Victory Ford of Kansas City. You will diagnose, repair, and test vehicles, order parts, and cooperate with the service team to meet repair timelines.

Requirements include dealership experience, strong service-drive knowledge, mechanical troubleshooting, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. You will participate in training and ensure safe, clean shop operations during daily duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at an automotive dealership or service drive.
• Strong understanding of the service drive and workflow.
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise work.
• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing issues.
• Positive, customer-service oriented attitude in a fast-paced shop.
• Basic computer competencies for service documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs work on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy per standards.
• Diagnoses causes of malfunctions and performs repairs.
• Communicates with parts to obtain needed items.
• Saves and tags parts for warranty or customer requests.
• Inspects vehicles for safety or service recommendations.
• Notifies service advisor if additional work is needed or timelines change.
• Documents all work on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to test technician.
• Participates in manufacturer training and events.
• Keeps up with manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects to supervisor.
• Keeps customers' cars clean and informs of appearance changes.
• Keeps shop area neat and tools and manuals accounted for.
• Complies with regulations such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA.

Skills

Automotive dealership経験

Service drive understanding

Dexterity

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer service mindset

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Details

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

Position Type: Full Time

Essential Duties

• 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.


• Mantains 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