Automotive Service Technician

Company Description

Dimmitt has served the Florida Gulf Coast for over 100 years building generations of loyal customers and associates that have helped us get where we are today. Legacy, history, and lifestyle automotive are ingrained into the Dimmitt name, and Richard Dimmitt has proudly represented the family with an area network of dealerships spanning from Crystal River in the north, to St.

Petersburg and Sarasota in the south.

Join us today and let Dimmitt be the key to your success!

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus based upon experience and certifications!

The Service Technician services and repairs vehicles as assigned by management following all established standards and procedures. The role is focused on customer satisfaction, loyalty, and profitability of the department. In addition, he or she may be assigned to conduct pre-delivery service on new vehicles to ensure excellent working order for the customer.

• Diagnoses issues based on experience, analysis, and testing
• Performs routine service inspections or tests and completes standard maintenance jobs
• Repairs vehicles 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 in an efficient manner by performing duties such as inventory stocking and other general functions
• Follows all shop policy, procedure, safety, and environmental rules
• Attends meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
  
  Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required
• Post-secondary automotive training, certification, or equivalent work experience
• ASE Certification preferred
• Broad scope of automotive mechanical/electrical knowledge
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles
• Good communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to manage 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
• Excellent work history

Group Benefits eligibility for full-time associates is the 1st of month after 60 days. The plan includes:

Subsidized Health Insurance with eligibility the first of the month following 60 days of service

Company funded Group Term Life and matching AD&D in the amount of $5,000.00

PTO available with cashout option after the completion of 1 year of service

Paid holidays after the completion of 90 days of service

401(K) eligibility after the completion of 60 days of service. A company match is provided up to 3% of the associate’s contribution. Participants must be 21 years of age or older.

o 10% vested after the completion of 1 year of service

o 100% vested after the completion of 2 years of service

Company funded Employee Assistance Program offering 6 counseling sessions per year for the associate, spouse, and dependent children

Employee Discount Program to include sales and service