Automotive Service Technician

***Up to $8,000 Sign-On Bonus based on experience***

LeadCar is a newly launched group of franchised new-car dealerships representing highly-desirable brands. We’re at the forefront of automotive retail, leading with innovation, and your unique perspectives and ideas will keep us growing. We believe our people deserve the best. We run high volume dealerships. LeadCar is committed to its communities and customers offering the best in class team members, stateoftheart facilities and diversification of product lines to provide the best service possible. With an exceptional legacy passed on from its predecessors, the LeadCar Toyota Hazleton team brings a proven track record combined with an unmatched reputation for quality in the local Hazleton and Wilkes Barre, PA area, and greater central Pennsylvania market areas.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we are looking for a Master-level Automotive Service Technician to join our team. Apply today!

To learn more about our company, please visit www.leadcar.com. 

Job Summary:

The Master Level Automotive Technician is responsible for functioning as a skilled Technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and our manufactures 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 Writer 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 Entry Level Service 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.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Technical or trade school degree preferred but not required.
• Toyota experience preferred but not 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.