Mainline Automotive Technician

About the role

Stew Hansen Buick GMC, part of the Ken Garff Automotive Dealership family, is seeking an experienced Automotive Service Technician (Mechanic) who embodies our core values of respect, integrity, growth, humility, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform efficient and expert work on repair orders, adhering to dealership, state, and factory standards.
• Maintain knowledge of all factory-technical bulletins.
• Address customers' primary concerns with diagnosis, repair, and quality control to meet 'Fixed First Visit' expectations.
• Conduct the KG Electronic Multi Point Inspection on every vehicle; promptly inform the Service Advisor of additional issues, fewer issues, or extended repair times.
• Master the Dealer Management System (Reynolds) for timekeeping, work distribution, electronic inspections, repair quotes, and communication.
• Ensure accountability for all dealership-owned tools and maintain a clean workspace and customer vehicles ("leave no trace" standard).

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of automotive technician (mechanic) experience preferred.
• Accommodating and analytical, with highly precise and accurate work.
• ASE or dealership manufacturer certifications.
• Accurate work with excellent dexterity, patience, creativity, good judgment, and attention to detail.
• Unselfish and approachable, preferring detailed, skill-based work.
• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid in-state driver's license with a good driving record, per company standards.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in reading and comprehending job-related instructions and information, both electronic and paper-based.
• Proficient in operating a valid in-state driver's license and maintaining a good driving record.

Benefits

• Paid training, certifications, and career growth opportunities.
• 1:1 tech-to-PC support for quick access to information.
• Red Wing boot program (annual replacement of work boots).
• Paid time off starting from your first week.
• 401k with company match.
• Maternity/Paternity leave program.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback).
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, service, and more.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Customer service orientation.

Pay

Competitive flat rate pay with efficiency bonuses and other incentives.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling options, including the possibility of working four 10-hour days.

Benefits

ProTech program includes regular rewards and recognition, predictable pay raises, efficiency bonuses, quarterly tool allowances, and discounts. Additionally, there are employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, service, and more.