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Automotive Service Technician

Knudtsen Chevrolet

Post Falls, ID

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Background Investigation, Body Shop, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Concrete, Customer Support/Service, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, Diesel Engine, Driver's License, Fitness, Genetics, Health Insurance, Identify Issues, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Purchasing/Procurement, Repair Orders, Road Tests, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Status Reports, Team Player, Training Program
LOCATION
Post Falls, ID
POSTED
2 days ago
Knudtsen Chevrolet - Post Falls, Idaho
  • Wage Range: $25.00 - $50.00/flat rate hour ($50,000 - $180,000/ year). Earnings are dependent on proficiency.
  • Seeking various levels of experience such as Transmission Techs, Diesel Techs and Service Techs. Pay will be dependent on skills and qualifications.
We have great benefits for our technicians, including:
  • Paid training (travel expenses, hotel stays, a food expenses up to a certain dollar amount are covered).
  • We are also a 100% match in technician excellence, meaning, we match dollar for dollar with General Motors' contribution into your earn power account.
  • We have proficiency and TruVideo bonuses on top of your flat rate wage.
  • Appealing atmosphere and culture.
  • Tool allowance.
Knudtsen Chevrolet is seeking Automotive Service Technicians to join the Knudtsen family. Knudtsen is a family-owned and operated company that provides the community with new and used cars, a full-service body shop and service department, as well as Genuine GM Parts. At Knudtsen, we strive to be a team and truly value our relationships with each other, our customers, and the community.

Summary of Position

An Automotive Service Technician is responsible for correctly and efficiently diagnosing and repairing vehicle components in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, ensuring that each completed vehicle meets or exceeds established quality and safety standards, thus providing excellent customer service. You would be essential to the timeliness of returning vehicles back to their owners and should take great pride in your finished product. Continued training would be provided.

Responsibilities
  • Diagnose cause of malfunction and perform work as outlined on the repair order. Accurately document all work performed and recommended.
  • Inspect assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended - may include road tests.
  • Clearly communicate with service advisor if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
  • Connect with Parts Department to obtain needed parts and reports status of parts to service advisor.
  • Use approved repair techniques and materials to service each vehicle to pre-concern condition.
  • Ensure appearance of customers' vehicles is maintained or improved - notify service advisor of any change in the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
  • Report machinery defects or malfunctions and maintain all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Operate all tools and equipment safely.
  • Complete manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events as requested. Keep up to date on technical bulletins.


Qualifications
  • Able to perform day-to-day service activities in a technician environment.
  • Previous experience as a general electrical, transmission, and/or diesel technician is preferred.
  • Be able to lift up to fifty (50) lbs without assistance and stand, sit, bend, and twist for extended periods of time on concrete.
  • Have strong attention to detail and be organized.
  • A self-motivated team player that is able to communicate effectively with team members and works well with other technicians and service advisors.
  • Have a valid driver's license and able to drive both automatic and manual vehicles
  • Pass a motor vehicle report and possess a safe driving record.
  • Pass a criminal background check and drug test. Also subject to random drug testing at the company's request.


Our Core Values:

  1. Relationships
  1. Legacy
  1. Passion
  1. Excellence
  1. Transparency


Why Knudtsen?

At Knudtsen, we are committed to our employees, customers,and the community in which we live, work, and play. We love supporting and attending local events and encourage our employees to get involved as well! Additionally, we have some great benefits:
  • Paid health insurance - medical, dental, vision - for employees and dependents
  • Life insurance plans
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick pay
  • Paid vacation
  • Employee purchase discounts
  • 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Community service opportunities
  • Fitness room
  • Training assistance


PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work standing up, walk, use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment, and speak and listen, both over the phone and in person to customers and fellow employees, in order to perform the above listed duties. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to work in a seated position, climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75-100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Team Members regularly works 45-50 hours per week. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and chemicals. Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and combustibles. Fast paced working environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Knudtsen Dealerships and Auto Body Shops are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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