Apprentice Technician - Southern Buick/GMC/Kia Virginia Beach

Have you been training as an Automotive Service Technician and are looking for a shop to call home? Have you been thinking of becoming an Apprentice Tech with a growing company?? Would you like the opportunity to interview for an OPEN SPOT AT OUT VIRGINIA BEACH LOCATION?!? Great!!! We have an IMMEDIATE OPENING for the right fit at our Southern Buick/GMC/Kia Lynnhaven Service Department, and we would love to meet you! Apply today so that we can get you scheduled for an interview!!!

At Southern Auto Group, our Apprentice Service Technician position is an entry-level technician with limited experience in the auto repair field. This position can also support a senior-level technician who will be able to mentor and support a budding technician for career growth and the opportunity for advancement. And if you have experience along with holding a State Inspector's License, you're ahead of the game! Learning the ropes, growing with the team, and promoting from within...... That's what we're all about!!

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, some post-secondary Automotive training, and at least two (2) years of dealer-level or large facility experience. Holding a State Inspection License and certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is an absolute plus! An unrestricted driver's license and a good driving record, a strong technical performance record, and strong physical dexterity and stamina to get the job done are required. Candidates must be able to work productively in a fast-paced team environment and must have a positive attitude, professional appearance, great communication skills, and the ability to deliver world-class customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform work as outlined on the repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs
• Communicate with the Parts Department to obtain needed parts
• Save and tag parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer
• Examine assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended
• Communicate with Service Advisors immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time
• Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order
• Road test vehicles when required or refer to the Test Technician
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, school, and events
• Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins
• Report 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
• Keep shop area neat and clean
• Maintain and be accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals/returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received
• Understand, keep abreast of, and complies with Federal, State, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Completes all OSHA-required training as necessary
• 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 essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is an in-person position and your attendance is required in order to maintain employment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, and lift heavy objects as needed. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.