Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Ken Garff•Culver City, CA

About The Position

Culver City Honda, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is hiring an Automotive Service Technician to perform accurate, efficient vehicle repairs and diagnostics in accordance with dealership, state, and factory standards. The role includes addressing customers’ primary concerns, completing quality control to meet “Fixed First Visit” expectations, conducting electronic multi-point inspections with video, communicating additional recommendations or repair-time needs to the Service Advisor, and using the Dealer Management System for work distribution, inspections, quotes, communication, and timekeeping. The technician must complete assigned training and maintain a clean workspace and customer vehicles. Ken Garff’s PRO TECH program is designed to reward performance and tenure, provide predictable pay raises, offer efficiency bonuses and a quarterly tool allowance, and encourage career development. The posted average yearly compensation range is $45,000–$120,000+, including hourly pay, bonuses, and/or incentives. Individual compensation depends on factors including skills, relevant experience, education or training, and performance-related bonuses and incentives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must have a valid in-state driver’s license and a good driving record, in accordance with company standards.
Accommodating and analytical, with the ability to produce precise and accurate work.
Resourceful and interested in developing a high level of technical expertise.
Unselfish and approachable, with a preference for detailed, skill-based work.

Nice To Haves

Prior automotive technician (mechanic) experience is preferred.
ASE or dealership manufacturer certifications are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform efficient, expert repair work in accordance with dealership, state, and factory standards.
Diagnose and repair customers’ primary concerns and perform quality control to meet “Fixed First Visit” expectations.
Perform a Ken Garff Electronic Multi Point Inspection and provide a video for every vehicle.
Immediately notify the Service Advisor if additional recommendations are identified or more time is needed to complete a repair.
Use the Dealer Management System for work distribution, electronic inspections, repair quotes, communication, and timekeeping.
Complete required training as assigned.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the workspace and in all customer vehicles.

Benefits

PRO TECH rewards and recognition for performance and tenure.
Predictable pay raises.
Efficiency bonuses.
Quarterly tool allowance and discounts.
Competitive compensation package.
401(k) with company match.
Wellness Time Off, holidays, and a Personal Purpose Day.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Plan, mental health support, and diabetes management program.
Parental Leave Stipend.
Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback).
Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, service, and more.
Red Wing boot program offering free or discounted work shoes.