Technician - Global Imports BMW

Company Description

At Global IMports BMW, 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 (Hourly: Flat-Rate):

• $20.00 - $40.00 / hour
  • Depending on experience, qualifications, and certifications
• 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

Job Description

The Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. S/he also will oversee the work of any apprentice technician assigned to him/her.

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.

Qualifications

• High CSI is a must.
• ASE or manufacturer training
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Manual dexterity.
• Good Judgment.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.