Automotive Diesel Service Technician

Join The Gilbert Team!

The Gilbert's Family employs many people throughout  the Okeechobee community and each company is consistently regarded as a premier place of employment in the area.  Our team is made up of individuals as Gilbert Chevrolet, Gilbert Ford, Gilbert Oil Company, Gilbert Collision Center, Gilbert Fleet & Commercial, Gilbert Outdoors, Gilbert Line-X, Gilbert Trucking, Gilbert Transports and Gilbert Realty Group.  The diversity of the businesses helps increase opportunities both within the individual business and at other locations.  Paired with our culture of customer care, Gilbert has everything you are looking for in a long term employer.

We're interested in helping you take this next step in your career.  We know that happy employees lead to happy customers!

Technician Specific Benefits

• Shop equipped with the newest technology


• Discounts on products and services


• Highly productive shops


• Career advancement opportunities, promote from within


• ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career


• Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web-based training


• Clean and professional work environment including brand new state of the art shop


• Competitive wages, emphasis on experience and training

Additional Benefits

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       Medical, dental vision and supplemental plans are offered

  
  


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      401K Plan (matching)      

  
  


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      Paid Time Off, including Holiday Pay

  
  


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      Competitive pay based on experience

  
  


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      Family friendly atmosphere and schedule, including closed on Sundays

  
  


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      Large client base ,shop is full daily and growing.

  
  


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     Well established, experienced and trained service department team, including technicians and advisors

  
  


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      Family owned and operated for over 100 years

  
  

Responsibilities

• Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership policies and procedures.


• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.


• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.


• Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers are well-informed of any additional services needed.


• Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs.


• Executing repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Diesel Service Technician experience required


• ASE Certification required


• A-level qualifications, including Diagnostic, Electrical and Engine Repair


• Broad knowledge of new vehicle technologies


• Ambitious, hardworking presence in a team environment


• Basic computer skills


• Positive, friendly attitude, along with a customer service mentality


• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment


• Ability to collaborate effectively


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


• Able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment


• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent required


• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

We are a Drug Free Workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.