Automotive Technician

AutoNation • Columbus, OH

23d • $16 - $50

About The Position

The Advanced Technician performs vehicle repair and maintenance as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards and builds Customer loyalty by developing trust and ensuring confidence in AutoNation as a care-giver for their vehicle safety and reliability. Keep America Moving. Drive your Technician Career with AutoNation. At AutoNation, we don’t just service vehicles, we support the people who keep them running. As America’s most admired automotive retailer, we offer factory training, cutting-edge tools, and a clear path to advancement. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Competitive pay and benefits Paid training and OEM certification support Opportunities to grow into Service, Sales, Management, Regional and Executive roles Career options coast to coast through our nationwide footprint of locations What We’re Looking For: Valid driver’s license A passion for cars and customer service Apply today and join a team that values your skills and invests in your future. Who Would I Interact With? This position interacts daily with Customers, Service Advisors, other Technicians, Parts Associates, Cashiers, Sales Associates and Managers, just to name a few. What are the day-to-day responsibilities? Performing vehicle repair and/or maintenance work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards to drive Customer loyalty. Communicating with Parts Department and Service Advisors regularly to effectively manage production and Customer communication. Diagnosing the cause of any malfunction and perform repair, if authorized by the Customer. Conducting multi-point inspections to make appropriate recommendations to ensure safety and reliability of Customer vehicles. Documenting work performed on each vehicle on the repair order. Maintaining an inventory of normal Technician’s tools not normally inventoried by the Service department as “special tools.” Keeping abreast of factory technical bulletins and participating in factory-sponsored training classes as appropriate. Providing an exceptional customer experience to drive loyalty How will I know if I am successful? The performance of a Advanced Technician is measured by achieving: Targeted production Targeted sales Targeted Customer Satisfaction Index What are the requirements for this job? High School diploma or equivalent 2+ years experience as an automotive technician Automotive technical training (varies based on store needs) Attention to detail Organization and follow-up skills Valid in-state driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record What are the opportunities for career growth? Our Associates have many choices for career growth and development after success in a Service Technician role. Opportunities may include: Master-Certified Technician Service Advisor Service Management Our flat rate technicians earn $16-$50+ per hour that is based on experience, trainings, and certifications and are eligible for longevity and additional bonuses based on productivity, proficiency and overrides.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years experience as an automotive technician
• Automotive technical training (varies based on store needs)
• Attention to detail
• Organization and follow-up skills
• Valid in-state driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record

Responsibilities

• Performing vehicle repair and/or maintenance work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards to drive Customer loyalty.
• Communicating with Parts Department and Service Advisors regularly to effectively manage production and Customer communication.
• Diagnosing the cause of any malfunction and perform repair, if authorized by the Customer.
• Conducting multi-point inspections to make appropriate recommendations to ensure safety and reliability of Customer vehicles.
• Documenting work performed on each vehicle on the repair order.
• Maintaining an inventory of normal Technician’s tools not normally inventoried by the Service department as “special tools.”
• Keeping abreast of factory technical bulletins and participating in factory-sponsored training classes as appropriate.
• Providing an exceptional customer experience to drive loyalty

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees