Technician - Subaru of Fort Walton Beach

Step One Automotive Group; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Step One Automotive Group in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking an automotive technician to perform repairs per repair orders, using dealership and factory standards. You will communicate with the parts department, document work, and road test as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, tool use, and adherence to policies. Experience in automotive diagnostics and repair, ASE certifications, and the ability to work with others in a busy shop are valued.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to be on time and work the entirety of your scheduled shift.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to prioritize tasks within their workstation.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense to detailed written or oral instructions.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and a variety of hand tools.
• Lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs work outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts for warranty or customer requests.
• Examines vehicles to determine required or recommended repairs.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refer to test technician.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean and maintains tools.

Skills

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Problem solving

Diagnostics knowledge

Hand tools use

Safety compliance

Education

ASE Certifications

Five+ years experience

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Mechanical hand tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Subaru Ft Walton Beach - Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, At Step One Automotive, we are committed to an environment where the customer is always treated with respect and dignity. Our team members are our most valuable resource and growth is encouraged through diligence, teamwork & creativity. Above all, there is the highest standard of honesty and integrity when conducting business. Find out why we are a step above the rest!

Standard Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards with limited or no supervision.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensures customer vehicles are kept clean and returned in the same condition that they were brought in
• Other tasks as assigned.

A Class Duties/Responsibilities

• Diagnoses the cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.

B Class Duties/Responsibilities

• Diagnoses the cause of most malfunctions and performs repair.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.

C Class Duties/Responsibilities

• Diagnoses vehicle problems based on customer complaints and inspection.
• Installs optional equipment specified by the customer or dealer.

Standard Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to be on time and work the entirety of your scheduled shift.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks within their workstation.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools and use computer diagnostic equipment.
• Must be able to operate equipment such as overhead and floor mounted oil and grease guns, transmission machines, air conditioner service machines, radiator service machines, hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move work-related items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and bend at the knees and waist, twist body at the waist, raise and hold arms overhead, and turn head-neck-shoulders as needed.

A Class Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Moderate computer and internet literacy
• Complete knowledge of and experience in, the diagnostics and repair of brakes, steering and suspension systems, transmissions and drive axles.
• Possession of a complete set of mechanical hand tools, including metric sizes.

B Class Required Skills/Abilities

• Moderate computer and internet literacy
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience in the diagnostics and repair of brakes, steering and suspension systems, transmissions, and drive axles.
• Possession of mechanical hand tools, including metric sizes.

C Class Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic computer and internet literacy
• Basic knowledge of and some experience in the diagnostics and repair of brakes, steering and suspension systems, transmissions, and drive axles, and working a shop lift and equipment.
• Possession of some mechanical hand tools, including metric sizes.

Standard Education and Experience

• Experience with Electric and Hybrid vehicles a plus!
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Report.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (for C Class, must be willing to acquire if you do not already possess)
• Manufacturer Training (for C Class, must be willing to acquire if you do not already possess)
• Additional certifications as applicable

A Class Education and Experience

• Require five or more years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

B Class Education and Experience

• Requires three to four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

C Class Education and Experience

• Prefer but do not require one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications: Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Available!
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Free Employee Assistance Program, and 100% PAID TUTITION with Strayer University for Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees!
• 401(k) with Company Matching after 6 months!
• Start earning Paid Time Off on Day 1, with the ability to use it after 90 days! Earn TWO WEEKS Paid Time Off your first year!
• Five Paid Holidays - 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's!
• Major Discount with Working Advantage on theme park tickets, shopping, travel, and more!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.