Automotive Service Technician

With an exceptional legacy passed on from its predecessors spanning all the way back to 1933, the LeadCar GMC Utica team brings a proven track record combined with an unmatched reputation for quality in the Utica, NY market area.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we are looking for a Service Technician to lead our team. Apply today! To learn more about our company, please visit www.leadcar.com. 

Earnings Potential:

The wage range for this role is $17.00 to $37.00 per hour (flat rate). Hourly Wage is just one part of our total rewards package which additionally includes performance bonus for eligible roles, commissions, and competitive benefits. 

What We Offer - Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefit Insurance, including Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, and more!
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Continued training through the Company and our manufacturer

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and our manufacturer standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair. Communicates with the 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 the 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.
• Participates in manufacturer sponsored training programs, schools and events. Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice Technicians as assigned. Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to direct supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies the 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 and other safety requirements.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner. Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Technical or trade school degree required or minimum three years of automotive repair experience required.
• Technical aptitude displayed by ASE certification preferred.
• Must be able to work on and repair multiple makes of vehicles.
• Must have the ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles, both automatic and manual transmissions.
• Must have manual dexterity, good judgment and ability to operate power and hand tools and other types of machinery safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to work successfully on a flat rate pay system. 
• Travel to relevant training courses required.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record must be maintained for occasional travel requirements and essential job functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation/modification for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources by calling 608-824-1300 or by emailing hr@leadcar.com.

Salary : $17 - $37