Senior Automotive Mechanic Technician - $3,000 New Hire Bonus

Cox Communications•Flat Rock, MI

3d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re hiring a Senior Mechanic Tech with skills and savvy to spare. You’re looking for great pay, awesome benefits, stability, and leadership opportunities – and we’re looking for someone like you. This position offers a $1,500 New Hire Tool Bonus and a $1,500 New Hire Signing Bonus. Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox.

Requirements

Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
5+ years of automotive service and repair experience.
The ability to drive standard, automatic and electric vehicles.
Michigan State Master Mechanic Certification and/or a minimum of 5 ASE Certifications.
Must clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED.
ASE Certifications: A1-8, (L1 in emission states) when required by leadership.

Responsibilities

Serving as a master-level auto tech performing heavy-duty work and providing direction, guidance, and technical expertise to shop personnel.
Performing the responsibilities of a level 1 - level 3 auto tech.
Performing a wide range of repairs, including brakes, drivability, steering, suspension, electrical, safety inspections, AC, and major engine.
Performing advanced diagnostics and complete repairs.
Working with individual techs as required to assess specific vehicle needs.
Provide general guidance/direction or train associates in supporting roles and or less experienced associates.
Perform quality control checks on all work; notify supervisor of exceptional or unsatisfactory work.
Ensuring auto maintenance standard operating procedures and activities are conducted to deliver desired outcomes.
Identifying developmental opportunities in staff.
Monitoring workflow processes and recommending areas to improve productivity.
Alerting management about difficult issues, patterns and trends.
Modeling safety behaviors and ensuring techs comply with all health, safety and environmental requirements.
Train, and instruct new and current employees regarding job functions/tasks expected of them when needed.
Providing technical expertise and effective guidance and coaching to other shop employees.

Benefits

Competitive pay with opportunities for sign-on bonuses if applicable.
$1.5K Tool Bonus for our new auto techs.
Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more!
Referral bonuses. Amount varies based on job type.
30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day 1) for full-time employees.
Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job.
Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program.
10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership.
Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.
Great coworkers who love being part of a team.
Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.
The opportunity to boost earnings through active ASE certifications.
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
Retirement planning (401(k)).
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).