Automotive Service Apprentice /JourneymanTecnician

Hawk Nissan of St. Charlesis a dynamic and rapidly growing automotive group with multiple dealership locations across Illinois. As an Automotive Technician Apprentice/Journeyman you will quickly and efficiently perform routine maintenance and identify the cause of breakdowns and repair them using the most optimal solutions. Automotive Technicians in our service departments can expect a clean, safe, and state-of-the-art environment to work in. The jobs are challenging, and extensive training is available to those who are career focused.

Generous compensation / benefits package is available!

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform work specified on maintenance and repair orders with efficiency and by dealership accordance with dealership and/or Mopar standards
• Diagnose and repair vehicle automotive systems, including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, air conditioning, etc. to specification
• Provide labor and time estimates for additional automotive repairs
• Explain mechanical diagnoses and required repairs in a non-technical manner to service advisors and customers
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology.
• Inspect and test new vehicles and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.

Job Requirements: As an Automotive Technician (Journeyman), you will be experienced and aware of the latest automotive technologies and be a persistent problem solver. We have determined some factors that may enable your success as an Automotive Technician:

•  A minimum of 3 years of experience as an automotive technician is preferred
• Valid Journeyman Card is a plus
• Hold a minimum of 3 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications is preferred
• Experience with import products is a plus
• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Team-oriented, flexible, and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service
• Working knowledge of shop equipment such as wheel and tire equipment, alignment system, diagnostic equipment, AC equipment, etc.

Benefits:

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision
• Life insurance paid by employer
• 401k Retirement plan & Employer match 
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (Family)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

EEOC employer. Employment offers are conditional until successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including background check, drug screening.