Technician (22890)

Premier Automotive Group; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Victory Ford of Kansas City in Kansas City, KS is seeking a full-time Automotive Technician to diagnose and repair vehicles to dealership and factory standards. You will communicate with parts and service staff, document work, and perform road tests when required.

The role requires prior dealership experience, strong mechanical skills, and a customer‑service mindset to support busy, fast-paced operations.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an automotive dealership environment.
• Strong understanding of the service drive and process.
• Good mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform work per repair order with accuracy and efficiency.
• Diagnose malfunctions and complete required repairs as directed.
• Communicate with parts and service staff to obtain parts and schedule work.
• Document all work on the repair order and note any warranty items.
• Perform road tests when required and advise of any safety concerns.

Skills

Dealership experience

Service drive understanding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Physical stamina

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