Automotive Technician

Description

Swope Mitsubishi has an immediate need for Automotive Service Technician.  We have a NEW career program for Technicians coming in with OR without experience. If you are looking for a career beyond changing oil and rotating tires, and wish to grow with a company, then we are the place to be. We offer a GREAT compensation plan that increases as you advance in our program. Manufacturer training is paid in full by our dealership.  These full-time positions will receive training from oil changes and tire rotations to braking and suspension inspections. Swope Mitsubishi's service department is temperature controlled.

We are part of the Swope Swope Family of Dealerships with locations throughout the Hardin County area and Louisville. Swope has been in the Hardin County area for 70 years. We offer a competitive total compensation package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, paid life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid short term disability, employee discounts and much more! 

Automotive Technician will be required to:  

• Perform Oil Changes & Quick Lubes in an efficient manner.
• Perform Tire Changeovers & Wheel Balancing.
• Light Duty Repair work - Wipers, Air & Cabin Filters, Battery testing.
• Provide Service Advisor with a quality inspection and communicate recommendations when needed.
• Demonstrate excellent guest service, which includes providing clear communication and feedback about guest vehicles.
• Ensure customer vehicles are kept clean and treated with respect.
• Promote teamwork to deliver on guest expectations.
• Maintain strict adherence to company policy on vehicle care and operation.
• Maintain any certifications and training as required by the manufacturer.
• Willing to help out in any area of the service department where needed, this could include building and grounds maintenance.
• Test batteries of customer vehicles in service bay.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology.

Requirements

• Experience in a vocational automotive tech program strongly preferred
• Experience as a Lube Technician preferred, but not required
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Good driving record acceptable to the company
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. with or without accommodations daily, routinely
• High school graduate / equivalent
• Satisfactory character references
• Pass background check and drug screening High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills and diagnostic capabilities
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Must maintain integrity, honesty, and work ethics.

Benefits 

• PTO available first of the month after 60 days of employment
• Paid Sick Time available first of the month after 60 days of employment
• Health Insurance
• HSA - Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401K with Company Match
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Critical illness and Accident Coverage
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Discount Programs
• Referral Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Gym membership