Service Technician - ASE ASSISTANCE!!! - Kia Virginia Beach

Are you an Automotive Tech looking to further your career?   Have you been waiting for the right to time to get your ASE Certification, but never had enough money saved to go get it??   What if I told you that Southern Auto Group is NOW HELPING YOU PAY FOR YOUR ASE CERTIFICATION!?!?!!  Do we have your attention now???

As an Automotive Technician, it is imperative that you are at the top of your game!  Obtaining your ASE Certification means that you have met specific experience requirements. It also confirms your expertise areas such as brakes, engines, suspension, and electrical systems…..making you a more confident and valuable Automotive Technician!   Southern Auto Group wants to be a part of your growth!

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, some post-secondary automotive training, and at least two years of dealer-level or large facility experience.  Holding a State Inspection License and certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is an absolute PLUS!…. But, if you need assistance, we’re here to help!  An unrestricted driver's license and a clean driving record, a strong technical performance record, and strong physical dexterity and stamina to get the job done are required. Candidates must be able to work productively in a fast-paced team environment and must have a positive attitude, professional appearance, great communication skills, and the ability to deliver world-class customer service.
   

COMPANY BENEFITS

• FREE WELLNESS PLAN
• Health Insurance
• Health Gap Insurance
• Cancer Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan Offered by John Hancock
• Identity and Fraud Protection
• Term Life Insurance with AD&D
• ($50,000 paid by Company)
• Disability Insurance (STD & LTD)
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Birthday Pay

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnoses issues based on experience, analysis, and testing
• Performs routine service inspections or tests and completes standard maintenance jobs
• Repairs automobiles and light trucks as assigned
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicles while performing service or repairs
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
• Helps maintain shop appearance and safety standards and ensures the shop runs efficiently by performing duties such as inventory stocking and other general functions
• Follows all shop policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules
• Attends all staff meetings, training, and educational classes as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required
• Post-secondary automotive training or equivalent work experience
• Two years of dealer-level or large facility experience preferred
• ASE certification (or is willing to obtain certification)
• Virginia State Inspection License (or is willing to obtain license) 
• Broad scope of automotive mechanical/electrical knowledge
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Highly professional and dependable
• Safety and customer service-oriented
• Basic computer and internet skills
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is an in-person position and your attendance is required in order to maintain employment.  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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.