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WE ARE GROWING! WE ARE HIRING! VOLKSWAGEN MECHANICS NEEDED! MARKET LEADING PAY!
Volkswagen of Panama City 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
- On the Job and Off Site Paid Training
- Tool purchase program
Responsibilities of the Automotive Technician:
- Military Veterans with a maintenance related career, technician experience, or mechanic experience will perform assigned work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
- Diagnosing the cause of malfunctions and performing repairs, if authorized by dealership service advisors.
- Coordinating with the Parts Department to ensure availability of parts.
- Saving and tagging parts if under warranty or if requested by Service Consultants (for customers).
- Examining the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
- Notifying Service Advisors if additional work is needed or if repairs/work cannot be completed within the time promised.
- Documenting work performed as directed by Service Advisors.
- Road testing vehicles to ensure quality of repair and ensuring vehicles remain clean.
- Military Veterans with a maintenance related career, technician, or mechanic experience are responsible for keeping abreast of factory technical bulletins and attending factory-sponsored training classes.
- Keeping the dealership service area neat and clean and remaining accountable for all tools used.
- Understanding and complying with federal, state and local regulations, such as safety requirements, hazardous waste disposal, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other policies, procedures and programs as required.
- Automotive technicians are required to wear appropriate PPE, to include safety glasses. Always maintaining safety awareness.
- Automotive technicians will be required to work closely with others or independently, if needed.
- Dealership uniforms are required.
Qualifications for the Automotive Technician:
- Military Veterans with a maintenance related career, technician, or mechanic experience must meet the following qualifications:
- 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.
OR
- Completion of an Automotive Technology certificate or degree program from an accredited Vocational School or College.
You need…
- 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
Group 1 is a Fortune 300 company that owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. Apply today or refer a qualified friend!
*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*
Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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