Kia Service Technician

The O'Brien Auto Team is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled service technician to join our team. In this role, you will work as a team with other technicians to perform maintenance, diagnose service issues and perform repairs on our customer's vehicles. 

Kia  Automotive Technician - Essential Duties

Able to perform all automotive maintenance & repairs, identifying problems using diagnostic equipment. We are seeking a technician who is  well-versed in complex mechanical or electronical systems of vehicles and has excellent problem-solving abilities. They must also be good communicators to service advisors.

Desire to learn and work as a team

Paid factory & ASE training

Job Type: Full-time

40 hours per week, 1-2 Saturdays a month  (8:00am – Noon)

Prior Kia training/certification is required

• • Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
  • 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.
  • 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, equipment and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when 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.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• • • Valid Illinois Driver’s License
    • Excellent driving record (no speeding tickets, DUI convictions, moving violations, etc.)
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
    • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
    • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
    • High school diploma or GED required.

Environmental and Physical Requirements:

• • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • The physical requirements of the job include, but are not limited to: Sitting, standing, talking, walking, hearing/listening, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and the ability to use power tools, a computer and telephone.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions, be subject to extreme cold and extreme heat while performing the job.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

O’Brien Auto Team Employee Benefits
Insurance
Health insurance is available for employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or
more hours per week. Employees are eligible to participate in the OAT insurance
program after 90 days of employment.
The O’Brien Team does participate in the premium cost of the employees health, dental
and vision insurance. The remainder of the premium cost is payroll deducted bi-weekly
as is the cost for any other insurance an employee elects to participate in.
Health Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
PPO or HSA available
Dental Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Vision Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Life Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
● Employees are given up to $25,000 Life insurance at no cost
● Additional coverage is available for employee
● Coverage available for spouse and dependent children
Supplemental Insurance
● Short Term Disability 
● Long Term Disability 
● Hospital Indemnity/GAP Insurance
● Accident Insurance provided by 
● Critical Illness Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
OAT team members are eligible to participate in the OAT 401K Retirement Program
after they are 21 years of age and have worked for OAT for a minimum of 6 months.
OAT matches employee contributions up to $500.00 per year.
Enrollment is 2 times per year. Once you qualify for the Retirement Plan, you
must wait until there is an open enrollment to participate.
Unless an employee chooses to opt out, once you are eligible, you will be enrolled at a 3% per
paycheck salary contribution.
Vacation
All full time O’Brien Auto Team employees begin with 1 week vacation time. Vacation is
earned after each calendar year of employment. Please see the OAT Employee
Handbook for specific details.
PTO (Personal Time Off)
PTO is earned at a rate of 2 hours per full calendar month worked for a total of 4 PTO
days per year. Please see the OAT Employee Handbook for specific details. PTO
accrual begins after 90 days of employment.
Part Time Employee Paid Time Off
All part time employees will accrue .77 hours of paid time off for every week worked.
Time is available for use after 90 days of employment. Policy details are available in
BambooHR.
Paid Holidays
Full time Team members who have worked a minimum of 90 days are eligible for
holiday pay per the employee handbook.
Paid holidays for non-sales employees include:
● New Years Day
● Memorial Day
● Independence Day
● Thanksgiving Day
● Christmas Eve
● Christmas Day
Paid holidays for sales employees include: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve &
Christmas Day.
Paid Training/Career Development
The O’Brien Auto Team encourages professional development to promote the ability for
our employees to earn more income and take on additional responsibilities within the
company.
When available, we offer paid job specific and/or manufacturer training.
ChromeBook
Employees that have a position that requires the use of a laptop will be provided a
ChromeBook or laptop computer for company use.
Employee Amenities
● Complimentary coffee, snacks and soda bar at each location
● Digital benefits tracking via BambooHR
● Uniforms
● Vehicle purchase discount
● Service and parts discount

Salary : $500