Automotive Technician

P & W Foreign Cars has been a family-owned and operated dealership group, serving the Pittsburgh community for over 50 years.

We're a tightknit organization that enjoys an oustanding culture and opportunities for advancement. We're interested in helping our employees' career progression, because we know that happy employees lead to happier customers.

Job Description

To consistently repair and maintain vehicles in a manner that will instill in the customer a high sense of confidence in the technician, the service department, the dealership, and the brand. 

Responsibilities

• Testing to check whether systems and components are working properly 

• Isolating the systems or components that might have caused a problem. 

• Consulting with the Shop Foreman or Service Manager on all NPF situations 

• Driving the vehicle for testing purposes or using various equipment 

• Maintaining efficiency and accuracy in diagnosing as well as repairing vehicles 

• Repairing or replacing worn parts ahead of the vehicle’s breakdown or damage 

• Following a checklist in ensuring that, they examine each critical part of the vehicle 

• Clearly recording the repairs that were needed, the work that was performed and conditions that could not be duplicated on the repair order. 

• Ability to clearly explain the value of keeping the vehicle serviced as needed 

• Meet or exceed the dealership’s requirements for a technician’s efficiency, productivity, and proficiency 

• Attend all required dealership and brand training sessions 

• Always speak in a positive manner when discussing BMW, MINI Cooper, the dealership, fellow employees, or dealership policies when communicating with the customer or their representatives. 

• Knows and follows all federal, state, and local laws that govern automobile repair 

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Service Technician experience preferred

• Must have valid State Inspection and Emissions Licenses 

• High school diploma or equivalent

• B level

  qualifications

  , including Diagnostic, Electrical and Engine Repair

• Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination

• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills and ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment

• Excellent customer service skills and basic computer competencies

• Positive, friendly attitude, along with an eagerness to improve

• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment

• Teammate with ability to collaborate with others effectively

• Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications

• Valid driver's license -clean driving record and criminal background check

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• 401K plan

• Monthly team lunches

• Employee events

• Community involvement

• Growth opportunities

• Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Education Benefits  

• ASE Certification Reimbursement

• Paid Manufacture training 

• Pennsylvania State inspection and Emissions reimbursement