Technician - Capitol Chevrolet

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan premiums for tenure

Hybrid medical plan with HSA

HSA employer contribution

Multiple dental plans

Vision plan

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Legal plan

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Capitol Chevrolet, part of the Sonic Automotive family, seeks a Service Technician to perform vehicle repairs and maintenance per dealer and factory standards. You will oversee apprentices, diagnose issues, and coordinate with parts to source needed components while ensuring customer vehicles are handled safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes high CSI, adherence to safety policies, and ongoing factory training.

Qualifications

• ASE certification or equivalent training is preferred.
• Experience with automotive servicing and preventive maintenance is required.
• Strong safety and CSI standards are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders and prioritize tasks in the stall area.
• Perform vehicle repairs and maintenance per dealer and factory standards.
• Diagnose malfunctions and communicate parts needs to the parts dept.
• Document work performed and test drive when required.
• Supervise apprentices when assigned and participate in training classes.

Skills

ASE Training

Vehicle Diagnostics

Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASE Certification preferred

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

Location: 711 Eastern Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36117

Job Type: Other

Experience: Mid-Senior Level

About

At Capitol Chevrolet, 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.

**Ask about our Tenure Bonus program that begins at 6 months from hire date. Bonus pay up to $3.50 per flat rate hour!!!

In addition, you'll enjoy these benefits:

• Available $0 Health plan premiums for Technicians based on tenure
• Our \"Hybrid\" Medical plan provides associates with a cost-sharing medical/pharmacy plan along with the ability to set aside money through retirement tax-free in a Health Savings Account.
  • When enrolled in the Health Savings Account, you'll have early access to the future contributions through our \"HSA on Demand\" feature.
  • A company contribution is also made to your HSA every pay period!
• A choice of 3 dental plans
• A Vision plan
• A Flexible Spending Account for a tax-free way to pay for dependent day care
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance (company-paid, as well as supplemental)
• Legal Plan
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospitalization plans
• Home and Auto Insurance at special group rates and payroll deduction
• 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.
• 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.