Technician & Parts Department
"Technical Skills, Applied. "
Technician & Parts Department Overview with Shop Foreman Sergio Lopez
Are you a gear head by heart? Someone who loves to understand the inner workings of cars and how everything works together to get those wheels moving? We do too here at Smith Automotive and have many opportunities within our Technician and Parts Departments to turn that passion into a career! Even if you are not experienced right off the bat, if you have the drive to learn how to become skilled in the technical nature of working on vehicles or dishing out parts to our clients, we can help you achieve your goals and jumpstart your career! Join our family where you will be surrounded by only the best and find the mentoring needed to develop your skill set! With four locations and a very large service customer base, you will have ample opportunity available to make a great career out of this craft and find the support system to keep becoming the best Technician or Parts Associate that you can be!
Duties
Technicians:
- Examine and diagnose vehicles
- Discuss repairs with the shop foreman or service advisor
- Provide labor estimates and communicate additional service requests to the Service Advisor
- Plan work in cooperation with shop foreman
- Monitor repair time and update Service Advisor
- Maintain strict adherence to dealership policies on vehicle care and operation.
- Assist in mentoring technician trainees
Parts:
- Order, receive, and bill all parts
- Maintain proper storage of parts
- Stock shelves
- Assist retail customers and technicians, including answering phones
- Assist with parts inventory management through bin counts and record keeping
- Pick-up and delivery of parts
- Keep department and work area orderly, neat, and clean
- Maintain a superior level of customer service
- Other duties as directed by management
Attend Company and factory training and keep current with factory technical bulletins
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Experience in performing warranty and non-warranty inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair services on various vehicle makes and models (Technicians)
- Professional appearance and work ethic
- Valid Georgia Driver's License and good driving record
- Solid skills and a strong work ethic
Pay Structure
Lube Tech:
Hourly Pay Rate per Job Hours Plus Bonus
Technician:
Hourly Pay Rate per Job Hours with Sign-On Bonus (up to $5000) Plus Production Bonus
Parts Counter:
Sales Draw Plus Bonus
Benefits
Our team members enjoy a positive working environment with opportunities for professional growth through training and advancement from within the organization. Our team members also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including:
- Health Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- PTO & Holiday Pay
- Advancement opportunities for high performers
What We Offer:
- Tremendous product & inventory
- Ongoing company-wide training
- Strong company reputation
- Growth opportunities
- Professional, enthusiastic & supportive working environment
When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.
