Senior Automotive Technician- Pensacola- New Warrington Rd (Pensacola)

Since 1985, Vannoy's Tires, Inc. Tire Pros has been serving the Pensacola, FL and Gulf Breeze, FL, providing superior service and treating each and every customer like family. Now with 5 convenient locations, Vannoy's Tire offers not only tire and wheel services, but other automotive services such as brakes and computer alignments, shocks and struts and minor auto maintenance.

The Senior Automotive Technician ensures that repairs are performed correctly and efficiently by qualified technicians and that the service department maintains a consistently high level of customer satisfaction. They are also responsible for effectively and efficiently diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles while adhering to the MAP guidelines and in accordance with dealership, manufacturers, and Delta World Tire & Service standards.

Compensation: Up to $35 flag rate

Benefits:

• Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Discounted Services on Personal and Immediate Family Vehicles
• Opportunity for Advancement!!!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Diagnoses vehicles according to the appropriate level of certifications/experience.
• Performs work as outlined on the Multi-point Inspection and/or Repair Order with efficiency and accuracy
• Performs complex and heavy-duty repairs
• Explains technical diagnosis and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include the Store Manager, Service Consultants and/or customers
• Recommends services that are necessary to keep the customers vehicle in running condition; properly documents all recommendations in customer file
• Follows all safety procedures and reports any concerns to direct supervisor
• Adheres to Sun Autos core values, all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Ability to work flexible schedules, Monday - Saturday

• Previous automotive technician / mechanic experience required
• ASE certifications in lieu of experience
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of computerized equipment for diagnostics
• Valid Drivers license in the work State (out-of-state drivers licenses must be transferred to work state within 30 days of hire)
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Technical School experience preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demands :

The Senior Automotive Technician will be exposed to moderate to loud noises, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The temperature in the work environment varies and could include extreme heat and/or extreme cold depending on the ambient temperatures outside. The use of safety goggles or other PPE may be required when working in these conditions.

The Senior Automotive Technician must be able to meet the following physical requirements:

• Stand up to eight hours per day in the shop and able to walk to gain access to various areas of the building
• Bend, stoop, kneel and crouch regularly throughout the day; must have full range of motion with arms and hands and be able to feel, handle or finger objects frequently
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, lift and/or move up to 70 pounds frequently.
• Communicate with customers and shop personnel
• Vision sufficient to detect color, depth, and re-focus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.