Kia Technician

Job Summary
Elgin Kia is looking for Lube Techs, Semi-skilled Techs, and Journeymen to join our thriving shop.

We offer over scale pay to all qualified applicants.

Job Requirements

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 and/ if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Document work in a timely fashion.
• 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 and 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.

Automotive Journeyman and Semi Skilled Technician Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Dealership Experience Preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• ASE certification is preferred
• General mechanical skills
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• 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, credit report, and valid driver license
• Kia certified a plus!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Ability to Commute:

• Elgin, IL 60123 (Required)

Work Location: In person