Automotive Technician - Serra Kalkaska

We are always looking for bright, motivated, and energetic professionals to add to our world‑class team. Here at Serra Kalkaska, we work as a team, and our team strives to be the best for our customers. If you feel that your skills would be an asset to our team, then we want to get to know you!

Inspect vehicles, diagnose mechanical issues, perform repairs, and so much more!

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
• Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examine assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicate with the service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road test vehicles when required.
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean. Notify service advisors immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keep the shop area neat and clean.
• Maintain and be accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals; return them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Report any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

• A valid driver's license
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of organization.
• Experience using general office equipment (i.e., computers, iPad, copier, etc.)
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Possess the ability to multitask
• Professional, well‑groomed personal appearance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding, interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or form.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Associate’s degree (A.
  
  A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• $15k of Employer‑paid Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Growth Opportunities
• And More...

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or dry humid conditions and outside weather conditions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Entry level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing, Automotive