Company Description

Are you looking to feel valued, culturally, and financially, in a close-knit team environment where you are treated with respect? Do you struggle to get the support you need to advance your career as a professional automotive technician?  At BMW of Fort Myers, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and personal support you need to grow and develop your future as a technician. Right in the heart of it all, we have an ever-growing customer base that needs their vehicles serviced, and we are urgently hiring all levels of service technicians. We foster a positive and supportive culture that cares about you as an individual as well as your growth and success. Our highly experienced team of technicians pride themselves on helping their peers, from small challenges to large ones.

Our associates are happy to work here because:

• Top Dollar pay structure - our pay STARTS from $23-$50 per hour based on competency level! We also offer ADDITIONAL incentives you can earn as you work hard and grow with us! Be in control of your own growth!
• Easy and clear training path for all technicians – No more wondering how you will get yourself advanced to a top-level technician, we give you the roadmap and support you every step of the way.
• Company Paid Training for Ford Certifications – We want to make sure you don’t miss a beat as you work hard to learn and advance.
• Yearly Retention Bonus – Get paid for your loyalty and hard work.
• 401K with match
• Paid Vacation 
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount throughout the dealership.

Job Description

The Automotive Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. S/he also will oversee the work of any apprentice technician assigned to him/her.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area.

·       Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.

·       Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair.

·       Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.

·       Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.

·       Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.

·       Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required.

·       Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.

·       Document work performed.

·       Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands.

·       Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.

·       Attend factory-sponsored training classes.

·       Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.

·       Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.

·       Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.

·       Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.

·       Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

·       High CSI is a must.

·       ASE or manufacturing training.

·       High school diploma or the equivalent.

·       Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

·       Manual dexterity.

·       Good Judgment.

·       All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.

·       All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.

·       All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

Additional Information

It's time to make the most important move of your career.  From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.