Mercedes-Benz of Salem is looking to add to our Sprinter technician team. With a going demand for Sprinter vans, now is a great time to take advantage of this opportunity. Our Sprinter team is looking for applicants with industry experience in commercial vehicles, european automotive experience, or experience as journeyman technician from dealer or independent backgrounds. ASE certifcantion or vocational degrees in automotive required. Applicants should be well organized, self motivated, work well with other team members, and have excellent communication skills. Technical training via online courses and instructor led training are provided by dealer to keep you up to date with our quickly changing industry. 

We offer a polished atmosphere, company-sponsored training programs, competitive wages, and a full benefits package.

Benefit Package

After a 90-day probationary period, the following benefits are offered:

• 40 hours front loaded paid time off
• Medical and dental coverage that includes a 75% employer paid premium share.
• Employer paid Group Life Insurance
• Additional benefits: Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more.
• Profit Share retirement fund (eligible after 1 year of service)
• You'll also enjoy employee discounts in parts, sales, and service.
• Select paid holidays

Responsibilities:

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
• Communicates with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with the Service Advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice Technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to direct supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies the Service Advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know and other safety requirements.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Qualifications:

• Technical or trade school degree required or minimum two years of automotive repair experience required.
• Technical aptitude displayed by ASE certification preferred.
• A clean driving record and valid drivers license is required.
• Must have manual dexterity, good judgment and ability to operate power and hand tools and other types of machinery safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to work successfully on a flat rate pay system.

As a Sprinter Service Technician, you must embody Mercedes-Benz of Salem’s stellar community reputation of honesty, integrity and superior customer service. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast paced environment where every day brings new challenges. It is also important that you display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Schedule : 4 day/10 hrs or 5 day/8 hrs TBD.

Pay Range : Flat Rate is determined based on experience.