Service Technician

Are you a good technician feeling unappreciated at your job? Do you not have enough lifts? Is there a lack of work? Do you work at an independent and want to switch to a dealer?

Why not come work for the most iconic/historic family owned Chevrolet dealer in Baltimore.

Jerry’s Chevrolet offers the following:

· 2 lifts per technician

· 80% customer pay work, very busy, consistent work load

· Great team environment with 2 working shop foreman’s to handle difficult jobs

· Drama free environment

· Longevity bonus paid out yearly on 12/15

· Paid training

· Hour lunch

· Work every 5th Saturday

· Huge shop with 36 lifts (3 new ones just added), various flat stalls, brand new top of the line front end alignment machine (being installed currently)

· Family feel, Friday shop lunches, company paid for food trucks

· 4 experienced advisors and 1 express advisor

· Upfront paid time off

· Caring management who take care of their employees

· Signing bonus

Functions as a skilled-level technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas

Summary: Provides assistance and support to: The Operations and Service Director who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas, in addition to being specialized in particular areas of repair and who has previously worked as a B-Class general service technician.

Essential Duties:

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts, & tracks parts ordered until received
• 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 when required or refers to the test technician
• 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
• Fully Responsible for the cleanliness & organization of work station and areas of work within the shopMaintains 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 etc
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Responsible to sign vehicle keys in and out
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management
• Responsible to complete other tasks as assigned by management
• Responsible to Comply with all OSHA safety standards regarding multi-piece or single piece rims
• Responsible to Comply with all OSHA safety standards regarding the proper handling of vehicle breaks, & break materials
• Responsible to maintain a clean, neat, organized, and functional workspace
• Responsible for using dealership tools and equipment in a proper state of repair

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.

Education and/or Experience:· Must Be at least 18 years of age· High school diploma or GED· Experience working with GM, Toyota, & or Mitsubishi vehicles preferred but not required· 1 or more years working in a busy automotive service department or independent mechanic shop Preferred· ASE certifications required· Must possess a Valid driver’s license; preferably with no more than two moving violations· Must satisfactorily complete a criminal back ground check· Must satisfactorily complete a drug screening

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively conduct behavior in a professional manner
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) CertificationsAutomatic
• Transmission/Transaxle Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Brakes Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Engine Performance Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Engine Repair Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Heating and Air Conditioning Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Manual Drive Train and Axle Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Suspension and Steering Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Damage Analysis and Estimating Certification for Collision Repair
• Mechanical and Electrical Components Certification for Collision Repair
• Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certification for Collision Repair
• Painting and Refinishing Certification for Collision Repair
• Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certification for Collision Repair
• Assembly Specialist Certification for Engine Machinist
• Cylinder Block Specialist Certification for Engine Machinist
• Cylinder Head Specialist Certification for Engine Machinist
• Brakes Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Diesel Engines Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Drive Train Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Gasoline Engines Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Preventive Maintenance Inspection Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Suspension and Steering Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Automobile Parts Specialist Certification
• Medium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist Certification
• Air Conditioning Certification for School Bus
• Body Systems and Special Equipment Certification for School Bus
• Brakes Certification for School Bus
• Diesel Engines Certification for School Bus
• Drive Train Certification for School Bus
• Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for School Bus
• Suspension and Steering Certification for School Bus
• Advanced Series—Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Certification
• Advanced Series—Truck Advanced Electric Diesel Engine Diagnosis Certification
• Light Vehicles—Compressed Natural Gas Certification for Alternate Fuels
• I-CAR Certificate of Advanced TrainingAdvanced Vehicle Systems
• Aluminum Repair, Replacement and Welding
• Detailing
• Electronics for Collision Repair
• Finish Matching
• Glass Replacement
• Plastic Repair
• Steering and Suspension
• Understanding Collision Repair
• Workplace Hazardous Materials
• Manufacturer Training
• Paint Manufacturer Training
• State Emission Certification

Physical Demands: 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 the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to lift at least 50lbs
• Must be able to walk, sit, push, pull, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, & operate: machinery, tools, and equipment for long periods of time

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Will be an open shop environment, subject to moderate noise levels, will be regularly exposed to near moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and/ or caustic chemicals. Occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet, or humid conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $45