Automotive Service Technician - Dimmitt Automotive Group

Company Description

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to experience both professional and personal growth, Dimmitt Automotive Group is the place for you!   Dimmitt has served the greater Tampa Bay Community for over 100 years.  We are 4th generation family-owned and operated.

From small beginnings, Dimmitt has built generations of loyal customers and associates throughout the Florida Gulf Coast that have helped us get where we are today.   Legacy, history, and lifestyle automotive are ingrained into the Dimmitt name, and Richard Dimmitt has proudly represented the family with an area network of dealerships spanning from Crystal River in the north, to St. Petersburg in the south. He has won numerous "Master Dealer" awards for his locations, in addition to other accolades and awards. As one of the few original Clearwater families, Mr. Dimmitt works with the local community in all his efforts.

Holding fast to tradition runs in the family. Now, Richard's two sons serve as the 4th generation leaders of the Dimmitt Automotive Group.  Under their leadership, the Dimmitt Automotive Group looks forward to its 2nd Century of making a positive impact on the greater Tampa Bay community. 

We are proud to promote a work environment that celebrates the value of each team member and their endless contribution to the continued success of Dimmitt Automotive Group. We welcome you to join in our mission to improve the quality of life for our associates, our guests, and the community through service, excellence, and innovation.

Job Description

Sign-on bonus up to $3,000 depending upon experience and certifications.  

The Service Technician services and repairs vehicles as assigned by management following all established standards and procedures. The role is focused on customer satisfaction, loyalty, and profitability of the department. In addition, he or she may be assigned to conduct pre-delivery service on new vehicles to ensure excellent working order for the customer.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses issues based on experience, analysis, and testing
• Performs routine service inspections or tests and completes standard maintenance jobs
• Repairs vehicles as assigned
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicles while performing service or repairs
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
• Helps maintain shop appearance and safety standards and ensures the shop runs in an efficient manner by performing duties such as inventory stocking and other general functions
• Follows all shop policy, procedure, safety, and environmental rules
• Attends meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Post-secondary automotive training, certification, or equivalent work experience
• ASE Certification preferred
• Broad scope of automotive mechanical/electrical knowledge
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles
• Good communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Highly professional and dependable
• Safety and customer service oriented
• Basic computer and internet skills
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
• Excellent work history

Benefits

Group Benefits eligibility for full-time associates is 1st of month after 60 days. The plan includes:

• Medical  
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth
• Dental  
• Vision  
• Basic Group Life and AD&D – Employer Provided
• Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee / Spouse / Child(ren) 
• Long Term Disability 
• Short Term Disability  
• Accident/Critical Illness
• 401(K) - 3% Company Match on First Day of Enrollment / 10% vested after 1 year and 100% vested after 2 years

Wait, there’s more!

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Associate Discounts on Vehicle Purchases, Parts, and Service