Retrofit Technician

Suburban Automotive Services is the parent company for four distinct business verticals: Suburban Accessories, GLS North America, Competitive Vehicle Services and The Paint Shop.

GLS NA is an award-winning Tier 1 automotive supplier providing unique solutions for an amazing list of clients transforming the auto industry. With over 11 years of customer satisfaction, our company has established itself as a leading provider in vehicle management with a current portfolio of over 90,000 vehicles. Our expertise extends beyond just vehicle management as we provide support for over 1,100 shows and events. With 18 locations spanning across North America, we are equipped to serve 8 major automotive brands and counting.

Why Work for Us:

• Multiple benefits package options that include medical, dental, vision, and disability options.
• 401K program with company match.
• Company stability with over 70 years of proudly serving the community.
• Team member values driven Recognition Program.
• Milestone Recognition Program.
• The above market paid sick leave and vacation time of 30 days, bereavement leave, and jury duty pay.
• Diverse and inclusive workforce with a variety of skills and knowledge.
• Career and growth opportunities with a focus on team member development.

As a Retrofit Technician, you will complete all listed repairs/corrections provided by engineering to take a vehicle from a non-saleable standpoint to becoming safely saleable. Any additional diagnostics and repairs may also be required.

Retrofit Technician Responsibilities Include:

• Perform basic to mild automotive repairs.
• Remove and place any given part at any given time.
• Diagnose vehicles as they come in.
• Program modules within the vehicles using a computer.
• Perform unspecified problems with a vehicle, knowing, or having an idea of how to correct it as well as the procedures taken.
• Adhere to Suburban Automotive Service’s DRIVEN values and align business practices to support the SAS mission and vision.

Retrofit Technician Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Basic diagnostic skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Own a cell phone to communicate with clients and team members.
• Mild to moderate understanding of how to use a computer for programming all modules within a vehicle.
• Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Must have exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be a reliable team player.
• Must have basic hand tools and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, picks, pliers, hammers, impacts, ratchets, and grinders.
• Experience using battery chargers and maintainers.
• Experience using special equipment (hoist, transmission jacks, cherry pickers).
• Proper use of handling fluids.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.