Transitioning Military / Veteran - Automotive Technician- Volkswagen of Panama City at Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Join our team and fun living @ the Emerald Coast Riviera on the Gulf of Mexico. 

Are you a V Dub fanatic, join our team and have fun living @ the Emerald Coast Riviera on the Gulf of Mexico.

WE ARE GROWING! WE ARE HIRING! VOLKSWAGEN MECHANICS NEEDED! MARKET LEADING PAY!

Volkswagen of Panama City is part of the fast-growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail sales and service. 

We are growing and looking for Transitioning Military Automotive Service Technicians/Mechanics to join our team! Our Service Technicians should be passionate about customer service, take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a winning team that cares about employees.

We offer...

• Market Leading Pay, based on experience, Plus Bonuses
• A Great Working Environment with the Latest Equipment
• Structured, Self-paced and paid Training Opportunities Leading to Manufacturer and Group 1 Recognition
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time off
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• On the Job and Off Site Paid Training
• Tool purchase program

Responsibilities of the Automotive Technician:

• Military Veterans with a maintenance related career, technician experience, or mechanic experience will perform assigned work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnosing the cause of malfunctions and performing repairs, if authorized by dealership service advisors.
• Coordinating with the Parts Department to ensure availability of parts.
• Saving and tagging parts if under warranty or if requested by Service Consultants (for customers).
• Examining the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Notifying Service Advisors if additional work is needed or if repairs/work cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Documenting work performed as directed by Service Advisors.
• Road testing vehicles to ensure quality of repair and ensuring vehicles remain clean.
• Military Veterans with a maintenance related career, technician, or mechanic experience are responsible for keeping abreast of factory technical bulletins and attending factory-sponsored training classes.
• Keeping the dealership service area neat and clean and remaining accountable for all tools used.
• Understanding and complying with federal, state and local regulations, such as safety requirements, hazardous waste disposal, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other policies, procedures and programs as required.
• Automotive technicians are required to wear appropriate PPE, to include safety glasses. Always maintaining safety awareness.
• Automotive technicians will be required to work closely with others or independently, if needed.
• Dealership uniforms are required.

Qualifications for the Automotive Technician:

• Military Veterans with a maintenance related career, technician, or mechanic experience must meet the following qualifications:
• Formal military schooling in a technical field such as mechanical, power generation, aviation maintenance, electrical, electronics, hydraulic systems, or other parallel technical specialized skills; Must be able to provide proof of technical training and job designation.

OR

• Completion of an Automotive Technology certificate or degree program from an accredited Vocational School or College.

You need…

• A Positive & Friendly Attitude
• Tools based on your experience
• Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to Achieve Targeted Goals
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License

Group 1 is a Fortune 300 company that owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. Apply today or refer a qualified friend!

*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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