Automotive Technician

Principle Volkswagen - Automotive Technician/Mechanic

Average Earning Potential: $80,000 to $120,000+ per year

Principle Volkswagen Grapevine is seeking exceptional Automotive Technicians to join our rapidly growing dealership. Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding career that offers fantastic earning potential and a supportive work environment? Principle Volkswagen Grapevine, a leading automotive dealership in the DFW automotive market, is seeking an enthusiastic Automotive Technician to join our exceptional team. If you are driven, customer-focused, and motivated to succeed, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What We Offer

• Top Pay in the industry! Pay based on experience.
• Average Earning Potential: $80,000 to $120,000+ per year.
• Tenure bonuses.
• Air-conditioned and Heated state-of-the-art shop with lots of work available!
• Potential Sign-on Bonus for Qualified Technicians.
• Earn up to $40.00 per hour based on experience.
• 40 hours per week guaranteed for the first 90 days for qualified Technicians.
• Continuous paid training to enhance your skill set.
• Highly productive shop - lots of customers and growing fast.
• State-of-the-art - new toolboxes provided.
• Flexible work schedule for excellent work/life balance.
• Growth opportunities with a company that believes in growing and investing in its people.
• Closed on Sundays.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Holidays and vacation days
• Discounts on new and used vehicle purchases.
• Discounts on parts and services.

Job Summary: We are looking for a Service Technician to join our growing team! The ideal candidate will have a strong service technician background and ASE certified. The day-to-day duties include performing work on specific repair orders and diagnosing what repairs need to be done.

Responsibilities

• Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership.
• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
• Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers are informed if any additional service is needed. Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs.
• Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Automotive Technician experience preferred, but NOT required.
• ASE Certifications preferred, but NOT required.
• B level qualifications, including Diagnostic, Electrical and Engine Repair preferred, but NOT required.
• Excellent customer service skills and basic computer competencies.
• Positive, friendly attitude, along with an eagerness to improve.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to collaborate with others effectively.
• Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications.
• Valid US driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to clear a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

About Our People

We recruit and hire the top talent in the industry. We invest in our people through dozens of training programs offered internally and externally. Principle Auto understands the importance of taking care of its associates and maintaining the unique culture that fosters exceptional care for our guests.

Principle Auto maintains a strong policy of equal opportunities for all associates and applicants of employment. We hire, train, promote and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. EOE