Service Technician

Jenkins Auto Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking a Service Technician to service and repair vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience, post-secondary automotive training, and be ASE certified or willing to obtain certification. This role offers a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and plenty of opportunities for performance bonuses.

Benefits

Medical- 4 plans (BCBS)

Dental

Vision

Term Life

Company-paid Term Life

STD / LTD

Accident indemnity rider

PTO / Sick days with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

FMLA / Maternity / Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of dealer-level or large facility experience.
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to obtain ASE certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues based on experience and testing.
• Perform routine inspections, testing, and lubrication.
• Repair automobiles and light trucks running on various fuels.

Skills

Technical performance

Automotive diagnosis

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary automotive training

ASE certification

Job description

Job Summary : The Service Technician is responsible for servicing and repairing vehicles as assigned by the Service Manager, Supervisor, or Team Leader.

In addition, the Service Technician may also be assigned to conduct pre-delivery service on new vehicles to ensure excellent working order upon delivery to the customer. The ideal Service Technician has an unrestricted driver's license, a clean driving record, a minimum of one year of dealer-level or large facility experience, post-secondary automotive training, is ASE certified (or is willing to obtain certification), and has a strong technical performance record.

Sign-on bonus for qualified CDJR Level II or III.

We have lots of incoming business with the ability to earn weekly performance bonuses. If you are hungry for hours, we have plenty.

About Us :

Jenkins Auto Group, founded by Don Jenkins, is an industry-leading automotive retailer based in Ocala, FL. With over 1,000 employees representing 17 automotive brands, we offer new and pre-owned vehicles, financing, warranties, automobile parts, accessories, service, and body repair.

Our commitment is to provide customers with an outstanding automotive experience delivered with professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm. We believe in promoting growth and upholding our forward trajectory through great people, high standards, and best practices, recognizing that our team is integral to our success.

Benefits :

• Medical- 4 plans (BCBS)
• Dental
• Vision
• Term Life
• Company-paid Term Life
• STD / LTD
• Accident indemnity rider
• PTO / Sick days (annually) with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• FMLA / Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave

Essential Functions :

Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and not comprehensive.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Diagnose issues based on experience, analysis, and testing
• Maintain knowledge of automotive diagnosis technology, digital manuals, and reference materials
• Understand vehicle component interactions
• Perform routine inspections, testing, and lubrication
• Repair automobiles and light trucks running on gasoline, electricity, or alternative fuels
• Adapt to rapidly changing automotive and diagnostic technologies
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands :

Physical demands include walking, lifting (50-75 lbs.), carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, tasting/smelling, and vision requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Environmental Conditions :

Exposure to weather, moving mechanical parts, non-climate-controlled conditions, wet/humid conditions, high places, noise, and vibration.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.