Technician-Volkswagen of Fort Myers
About The Position
The Automotive Service Technician performs vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned, following dealership and factory standards. The technician may also oversee assigned apprentice technicians. The role includes diagnosing vehicle malfunctions, completing repairs efficiently and accurately, documenting work, and communicating with the service advisor and parts department as needed. Technicians attend factory-sponsored training, stay current on technical bulletins, maintain a clean shop and customer vehicles, and follow safety and hazardous-waste regulations. The posting advertises compensation of $20–$40 per hour for certified Volkswagen technicians and a potential $2,500 signing bonus, depending on qualifications and training. It also describes paid time off and training, factory training, a mentor, certification-based pay increases, tenure bonuses beginning after two years of service, and a career path from entry-level to top-level roles.
Requirements
- High CSI is a must.
- ASE or manufacturer training.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Manual dexterity.
- Good judgment.
- Must be authorized to work in the USA.
- Must perform duties and responsibilities safely.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment testing, including background checks, MVR, and drug test, and have a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Receive repair orders from the dispatcher and take them to the stall area.
- Perform repair-order work efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
- Diagnose the cause of malfunctions and perform repairs.
- Coordinate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
- Save and tag parts when required for warranty work or requested by the customer.
- Examine vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required.
- Immediately notify the service advisor if outlined work is unnecessary or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
- Document work performed.
- Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to a test technician; do not use customer vehicles for personal errands.
- Supervise assigned apprentice technicians.
- Attend factory-sponsored training classes and keep current on factory technical bulletins.
- Keep customers’ vehicles clean and maintain a neat shop area; 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
- Potential $2,500 signing bonus, depending on qualifications and training.
- 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 ability to earn income while training to become a Volkswagen technician.
- Mentor invested in employee development, growth, and success.
- Career path from entry-level to top-level roles.
- Incremental pay increases for achieving new certification levels.
- Recognition for reaching goals and high performance.
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
