About the position
Honda of Bay County is part of the fast-growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail sales and service. We are growing and looking for Transitioning Military Automotive Service Technicians/Mechanics to join our team! Our Service Technicians should be passionate about customer service, take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a winning team that cares about employees. We offer market leading pay, based on experience, plus bonuses, a great working environment with the latest equipment, structured, self-paced and paid training opportunities leading to manufacturer and Group 1 recognition, health, dental & vision insurance, life & disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employee vehicle purchase program, employee stock purchase plan, and on the job and off site paid training.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
- Diagnose the cause of malfunctions and perform repairs, if authorized by dealership service advisors.
- Coordinate with the Parts Department to ensure availability of parts.
- Save and tag parts if under warranty or if requested by Service Consultants (for customers).
- Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
- Notify Service Advisors if additional work is needed or if repairs/work cannot be completed within the time promised.
- Document work performed as directed by Service Advisors.
- Road test vehicles to ensure quality of repair and ensuring vehicles remain clean.
- Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins and attend factory-sponsored training classes.
- Keep the dealership service area neat and clean and remain accountable for all tools used.
- Understand and comply with federal, state and local regulations, such as safety requirements, hazardous waste disposal, OSHA and other policies, procedures and programs as required.
- Wear appropriate PPE, to include safety glasses.
- Maintain safety awareness.
- Work closely with others or independently, if needed.
- Wear dealership uniforms.
Requirements
- Formal military schooling in a technical field such as mechanical, power generation, aviation maintenance, electrical, electronics, hydraulic systems, or other parallel technical specialized skills.
- Must be able to provide proof of technical training and job designation.
- Completion of an Automotive Technology certificate or degree program from an accredited Vocational School or College.
- A positive & friendly attitude.
- Tools based on your experience.
- Communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to achieve targeted goals.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Benefits
- Market leading pay based on experience.
- Bonuses.
- Health, dental & vision insurance.
- Life & disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Employee vehicle purchase program.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- On the job and off site paid training.
