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Transitioning Military / Veteran - Automotive Technician- Volkswagen of Panama City
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
2024-11-17 12:53:39
Panama City,
Florida,
United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Government & Defence
Job description
Overview:
Join our team and fun Emerald Coast Riviera on the Gulf of Mexico.
Are you a V Dub fanatic, join our team and have fun 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Completion of an Automotive Technology certificate or degree program from an accredited Vocational School or College.
- 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
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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