Automotive Technician - BMW of Nashville (South)

About the role

At BMW of Nashville, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders from dispatcher and perform work with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose vehicle malfunctions and perform repairs as outlined on repair orders.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts and save/tag parts for warranty or customer requests.
• Examine vehicles to determine if additional safety or service work is required, and notify service advisor immediately of any discrepancies or delays.
• Document all work performed and road-test vehicles when required.
• Supervise apprentice technicians as assigned and attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins and maintain shop area cleanliness and organization.
• Ensure customers' vehicles are kept clean and account for all dealership-owned tools.
• Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations regarding hazardous waste disposal, company safety policies, and immediately report all accidents to management.

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 federal, state, and local regulations regarding hazardous waste disposal.
• Understanding of company safety policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parts department and service advisors.
• Manual dexterity and physical ability to perform vehicle repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions.

Benefits

• Available $0 health plan premiums for Technicians based on tenure.
• A choice of 3 dental plans.
• A vision plan.
• A flexible spending account for a tax-free way to pay for dependent day care.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance (company-paid, as well as supplemental).
• A legal plan.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
• Home and auto insurance at special group rates and payroll deduction.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

Earn up to $47 per hour as a certified BMW Technician. Additionally, you'll receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus for a BMW Certified Technician. Bonus pay up to $3.50 per flat rate hour begins at 6 months from hire date.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.