Technician - BMW of Birmingham

Sonic Automotive; Irondale (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned Service Center

5-day work week

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

BMW of Birmingham, part of the Sonic Automotive family, is hiring Service Technicians. The shop offers an air-conditioned center, a 5-day work week, and a comprehensive benefits package. Average income cited as $10,000 monthly with bonus up to $3.50 per flat rate hour.

Health plan premiums may be $0 for tenure-based eligibility. Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles; supervising apprentices; attending factory training; and ensuring quality service.

Qualifications

• High CSI is a must.
• ASE or manufacturing training.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Able to pass pre-employment testing including background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, per dealer and factory standards.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Document work performed and keep customers informed of progress.
• Road-test vehicles when required or refer to test technician, ensuring the customer vehicle is not used for personal errands.

Skills

High CSI

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

ASE or manufacturing training

Job description

We are adding Technicians for our Busy Shop!!!

BMW of Birmingham, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Are you interested in joining an award-winningdealership?

Do you want to work with an outstanding leadership team?

Average income for our technicians is $10,000.00 monthly.

Bonus pay up to $3.50 per flat rate hour!!!

Available $0 Health plan premiums for Technicians based on tenure.

What we offer:

• Air-conditioned Service Center
• 5-day work week (Dealership closed on Sundays)
• Conveniently located
• Staple in the community with community outreach opportunities
• Industry-leading Management (Dealership and Corporate)
• Welcoming work environment to call home that appreciates you and your skills
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Pet Insurance

Job Description

The Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. S/he also will oversee the work of any apprentice technician assigned to him/her.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required.
• Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Document work performed.
• Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands.
• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.
• Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

• High CSI is a must.
• ASE or manufacturing training.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

Additional Information

It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

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