Automotive Technician - BMW of Fairfax

About the role

At BMW Fairfax, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are committed to your success and invested in your future.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required.
• Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Document work performed.
• Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands.
• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.
• Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Requirements

• A High CSI is a must.
• An ASE or manufacturing training certification.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Manual dexterity.
• Good judgment.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

Skills

• Knowledge of BMW vehicles and systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair vehicle issues.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork and leadership skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits are offered to all employees.

Pay

$25 - $45 flat rate hour

Schedule

Hours may vary based on business needs.