Technician-Volkswagen of Fort Myers
About The Position
The Automotive Service Technician performs vehicle repair and maintenance as assigned, following dealership and factory standards. The technician may oversee assigned apprentice technicians. The role includes diagnosing vehicle problems, carrying out repairs, documenting work, and coordinating with service advisors and the parts department. Technicians also attend factory-sponsored training and keep up with factory technical bulletins. The position offers compensation of $20–$40 per hour for certified Volkswagen technicians. A signing bonus of up to $2,500 may be available depending on qualifications and training. The employer also describes paid time off and training, a tenure bonus after two years of service, 401(k) matching, health insurance, factory training, mentoring, certification-based pay increases, and recognition for goals and performance.
Requirements
- High CSI.
- ASE certification or manufacturer training.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Manual dexterity.
- Good judgment.
- Authorization to work in the USA.
- Ability to perform duties and responsibilities safely.
- Ability to pass pre-employment testing, including background checks, MVR, and drug testing.
Responsibilities
- Receive repair orders from the dispatcher and take them to the stall area.
- Perform work listed on repair orders efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
- Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs.
- Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
- Save and tag parts when required for warranty work or requested by the customer.
- Inspect vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is needed.
- Immediately notify the service advisor if additional work is unnecessary or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
- Document work performed.
- Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to the test technician, without using customer vehicles for personal errands.
- Supervise assigned apprentice technicians.
- Attend factory-sponsored training classes and keep up with factory technical bulletins.
- Keep customers’ cars clean and the shop area neat.
- Account for dealership-owned tools.
- Follow applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal rules.
- Follow company safety policies and procedures and immediately report accidents to a manager or supervisor.
Benefits
- Tenure bonus starting after completion of two years of service.
- Paid time off.
- Paid training.
- 401(k) with matching.
- Health insurance, with zero premiums available based on tenure.
- Factory training with the opportunity to earn income while training to become a Volkswagen technician.
- Mentoring and professional development.
- Incremental pay increases for achieving new certification levels.
- Recognition for reaching goals and high performance.
- Potential signing bonus of up to $2,500, depending on qualifications and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
