Automotive Technician - Mechanic - Destin​/Walton , FL Airport; VPS

Automotive Technician

Location:

1701 FL-85 Eglin AFB, FL 32542.

Compensation:
Pay range $27.50 – $31.50 per hour (starting at $27.50, plus up to $1 per hour for each additional ASE certification beyond the requirement of
4).

• Paid time off
• Employee rental car discounts
• Retirement savings plan including 401k with matching profit sharing
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Training and development

• Sunday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Monday: OFF
• Tuesday: OFF
• Wednesday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Thursday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Friday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Saturday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

• Ensure that all repairs and preventative maintenance are completed according to manufacturer specifications and guidelines.
• Complete required manufacturer’s training and perform warranty and recall repairs.
• Complete ADA installs as required after completion of training.
• Maintain vehicle repair history by documenting a Repair Order to accurately reflect steps taken and parts used during the repair.
• Provide safe and reliable vehicles upon completion of repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Comply with part and inventory tracking procedures.
• Utilize multiple manufacturers’ websites, software and diagnostic tools.
• May process new fleet, LOFR, tires, fuel reclamation or buy-backs.
• Maintain the work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Perform manual labor such as bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Handle moderate physical activity requiring handling of objects up to 50 pounds for long periods of standing and walking.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as required.
• Follow proper procedures to comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

• Two (2) years of mechanical experience in an automotive repair shop servicing current model vehicles.
• OEM training/Certification or 4 current and valid ASE certifications required.
• Hire with manufacturer training with an agreement to obtain 4 ASE certifications within 12 months of hire.
• Understanding of GM, Ford, Toyota, and Chrysler warranty procedures is a plus.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents on the driving record within the past 3 years.
• Candidates with more than 1 excessive speeding violation (defined as 26 or more miles per hour over the posted speed limit) within the last 3 years will be disqualified from consideration.
• Must have no drug or alcohol related convictions on driving record within the past 5 years (DUI/DWI).
• Minimum of basic level experience and understanding of PC and Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship required.
• Must be able to complete a pre‑employment drug test and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.