Rick Ridings Hiring for GM Certified Automotive Technician Job at Monticello, IL Full Time

ATTENTION CHEVY & BUICK TECHNICIANS… Are you tired of trying to beat factory warranty time for the majority of your pay?

RIDINGS TECHNICIAN ADVANTAGE: Ridings Auto Team serves as Central Illinois largest Used Vehicle Auto Group. On average, our certified technicians turn 55+ hours a week while only clocked in 40 or less hours a week, with over 70% of that coming from customer pay AND used cars.

Rick Ridings Auto Team is currently seeking an experienced, GM Certified, full-time Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic. Our dealerships are clean and up-to-date facilities with excellent working conditions and state of the art equipment. We are family owned and operated since 1996. The Rick Ridings Group expanded by purchasing this Chevy Buick location in January of 2021 and we are already the number 3 volume dealership in the zone. We are looking for the best of the best to help us be the number 1 dealership in volume and customer satisfaction. Ridings Chevy Buick was a proud recipient of the GM Mark of Excellence award in our first year because of our amazing team. We need the right individual to help us raise the bar even higher. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity for advancement for the right candidate, but best of all we offer a positive team enviroment where you will be appriciated for your efforts and contributions.

Job Description

The Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic diagnoses and provides automotive services by performing inspections, repairs, maintenance and installations efficiently, effectively and safely. The Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic performs services which may include, but are not limited to drivability, suspensions, alignments, steering, heating and air conditioning/climate control system, basic and ABS brakes, electrical repair, gas & diesel engine performance and/or repair, automatic & manual transmission repairs and maintenance, EV, and many other services. Automotive Service Technicians report directly to the service manager.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and performs repairs and maintenance on customer vehicles.

• Prioritizes and plans work flow to meet demands and customer needs.

• Coordinates with the Parts Department to ensure parts are available to complete repairs.

• Completes service and repair assignments correctly to pass quality inspections or test drives.

• Road tests vehicles to ensure repairs are completed properly.

• Suggests additional work that is needed to the Service Advisor so the customer may be notified.

• Assists Service Advisors, if necessary, to explain completed repairs to a customer.

• Promotes dealership by presenting professional image, positive attitude, and clean work area.

• Meets or exceeds productivity and quality goals.

Qualifications or Requirements

• 3-5 years experience as a Certified Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic

• A valid driver’s license

• High school diploma / Industry certification equivalent required

• Technician must have strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in the use of common mechanic shop tools including computerized equipment.

• Ability to bend, move, lift and physically perform duties in the scope of this position.
• Must pass a background and drug screening.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance

• Health Savings Account option

• Employer matching 401k retirement plan

• Employee vehicle discounts / parts/service pricing discounts

• Uniforms

This is not an entry level position. Only experienced and Certified canadites with a proven track record need apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Rick Ridings Inc strives to adhere to all CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of our employees and customers.

Work Location: One location