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Automotive Service Technician

Lithia & Driveway • Temecula, CA • 1d ago

Dealership:L0724 DCH Kia of Temecula

DCH Kia of Temecula

Now Hiring - Experienced Automotive Service Technician

Pay: $20-$45 Flat Rate Hours

Schedule:

Department Hours:

Join a rapidly growing Service Department in Southern California! Under all new management we are seeking experienced automotive technicians to join us in earning customers for life. Kia or Hyundai experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards.

Diagnose cause of malfunction.

Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements.

Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of repair work.

Accurately record time spent on repairs utilizing company time clocking procedures.

Document work performed on repair order and document test procedures/results.

Responsible for providing and maintaining an inventory of normal mechanics tools to include screwdrivers, wrenches, socket wrenches, pliers, hammers, chisels and punches, and other tools needed to perform the work for which the technician is trained and not normally inventoried by the service department as "special tools".

Return special tools to proper place.

Use shop supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner.

Maintain an organized and clean workspace, completing a stall cleaning every day.

Ensure that customer's vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced.

Complete all required training.

Acquire and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications by completing the necessary and required training.

Participate in and utilize technical training as assigned by management.

Review the technical bulletins and other publications as assigned by management.

Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.

Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.

Maintain personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards according to departmental policies. Clean gray work shirts, creased gray work trousers, shirts to be tucked in at all times. Belts worn on trousers to be of no buckle design to avoid scratching paint on customer's vehicles.

Arrive at work, take breaks, and depart work at the times designated by management.

Skills and Qualifications

Strong attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Competency: Passed manufacturer training and can perform repairs in the following areas with no supervision:

Lube and Maintenance Services

Engine Repair

Suspension/Steering Repair

Brake Repair

Electrical/Electrical Systems Repair

Heating and A/C Repair

Engine Drivability Diagnosis and Repair (Optional)

Certification/Training:

Manufacturer certified in all areas listed above.

Minimum of 3 ASE certifications (Should be an ASE Master Technician)

Customer Pay Proficiency Level: Greater than 105% Customer Pay Repairs

Automotive Technical Knowledge - Three to five years' experience

Kia or Hyundai experience, preferred

Competencies

Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change

Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through

Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results

Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.*

Up to 2/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds

Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing

We offer best in class industry benefits:

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. 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). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

This is a performance driven position, eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, which includes Commission(s) off: Individual Sales, Individual Gross Profit & Bonuses based on: Individual Manufacturer Approvability, Customer Pay Labor per RO, Flat Rate Hours. The Monthly Estimated Earnings Range is $20-$45 Flat Rate Hours. Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

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