Used Car Technician - Cadillac of South Charlotte

At Cadillac of South Charlotte, 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. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Compensation:

• $20 - 30  / hour (based on experience)
• Tenure Bonus:
  • Begins at 6 months from hire date for bonus pay up to $3.50 / hour per flat rate hour.

Schedule:

• FULL TIME
• 5 days a week / 2 days off
• Sundays off

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• $0 medical premium for Sonic Technicians**
• Reduced rates for dependent coverage**
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Sundays off
• Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
• Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
• Free and discounted Gym membership plans
• Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

**After 1 year of service

Duties and 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.

Preferred:

·       ASE certification and/or automotive technical school certificate.

·       Ford (or multi) brand experience.

·       At least 2 years in an automotive Used Car/Reconditioning role in a dealership and/or independent shop.

·       Strong work ethic and thrive in fast paced environment

·       Ability to follow directions, willingness to learn, and mentor teammates.

·       Respect for teammates and positive outlook.

Required:

·       All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.

·       Must have a valid Driver's License with good driving record.

·       All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

It's time to make the most important move of your career.  From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.