Express Technician

Overview

Palmdale Kia is now seeking a dynamic team member with a proven track record in a used car automotive environment. We are hiring an experienced Automotive Lube Technician to join our team! Now is the time to take your career to the next level. Prospective candidates will possess a desire to be the best of the best. We are focused on the customer and focused on your long-term success.

When you join our team, you'll have access to a total compensation package, which includes great career growth, a friendly work environment, and outstanding benefits…and more:

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Vacation and Sick
• Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401K & Match
• Other Supplemental Insurance options

In this position you would be responsible for performing work outlined on a repair order; and performing lubrication, safety inspections and other related services. You would report directly to the Service Manager.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum1year of relevant experience
• Minimum1year of working knowledge and experience of automotive products,repair sand parts
• Secondary education in the automotive field or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate customer needs to workable technician orders
• All applicants mustbe authorized towork in the USA
• Ability todemonstratethe ability to pass pre-employment testing including background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver s license
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under shop insurance policy (Not an excluded driver)

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy,in accordance withdealership and factory standards.
• Sells lubrication, safetyinspectionand other related services.
• Maintains records on regular customers, following up periodically with telephone,mailor personal reminders.
• Drains oil from crankcase and refills with required amount of oil.
• Replaces oil and air filters.
• Checkstire pressure andaddair if needed.
• Lubricates moving parts with specified lubricants.
• Communicates withthe partsdepartment to obtain needed parts.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions toserviceadvisors.
• Documentsallwork performed on the repair order.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs as assigned by service manager.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Ensures that customers  cars are kept clean.
  
  Notifythe serviceadvisorimmediatelyof anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keepsthe shoparea neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreastofandcomplies with federal,stateand local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Salary Range: $17.00 to $20.00

Type:
Full-time

Apply today and find out all our dealerships have to offer!