Automotive Service Technician - Labadie Auto Company
Bay City, MI
About the Job
Labadie Company Summary:
Since 1946 our family owned and operated dealerships are about more than making a sale, we are about building relationships and providing the best customer service possible. Labadie Auto Company operates two dealerships in Bay City, Michigan, providing Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Toyota to the Great Lakes Bay Region. In addition to providing our customers with top-notch sales and service, we are also dedicated to helping others. We are proud supporters of local businesses and organizations including Bay Area Women’s Center, American Cancer Society, Salvation Army and Relay for Life.
Job Summary: Functions as a skilled-level technician who can perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas, in addition to being specialized in certain areas of repair
Pay: Average starting range for under 3 years experience $35,000 to $50,000 a year; 3+ years experience 50,000 to 80,000 a year.
Schedule: Full-time 40 hours; Dealership hours Monday and Thursday 7:30-8pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 8am-3pm; Work schedule to be established with supervisor to ensure dealership needs are met; Flexibility to work outside dealership hours when needed.
Benefits:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
- Delta Dental
- EyeMed Vision
- Company paid life insurance on behalf of the employee through Principal
- John Hancock 401k with a company match
- Paid vacation time
- Employee discount
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
- Diagnoses vehicle problems based on customer complaints and inspection.
- Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
- Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
- Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
- Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
- Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
- Road tests vehicles.
- Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
- Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
- Inspects and test drives newly delivered vehicles for obvious damage and missing major components and drivability functions.
- Installs optional equipment specified by the customer or dealer.
- Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
- Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
- Keeps shop area neat and clean.
- Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
- Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
- Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
- Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Eligible to be insured by Labadie’s insurance company to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Pass a drug screen.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Labadie Auto Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Labadie Auto Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Labadie Auto Company conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.