Automotive Service Technician

Gilbert Family of Companies

  • Okeechobee, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Join The Gilbert Team!The Gilbert's Family employs many people throughout the Okeechobee community and each company is consistently regarded as a premier place of employment in the area. Our team is made up of individuals as Gilbert Chevrolet, Gilbert Ford, Gilbert Oil Company, Gilbert Collision Center, Gilbert Fleet & Commercial, Gilbert Outdoors, Gilbert Line-X, Gilbert Experience Productions, and Gilbert Realty Group. The diversity of the businesses helps increase opportunities both within the individual business and at other locations. Paired with our culture of customer care, Gilbert has everything you are looking for in a long term employer.We're interested in helping you take this next step in your career. We know that happy employees lead to happy customers!Technician Specific Benefits
  • Shop equipped with the newest technology
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Highly productive shop
  • Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
  • ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career
  • Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web-based training
  • Clean and professional work environment
  • Competitive wages, emphasis on experience and training
Additional Benefits We Offer
  • Health, Medical and Dental
  • 401K Plan (Matching)
  • Paid time off
  • Growth opportunities
  • Employee vehicle purchase plans
  • Family owned and operated
Responsibilities
  • Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership policies and procedures.
  • Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.
  • Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
  • Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers are well-informed of any additional services needed.
  • Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs.
  • Executing repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of Service Technician experience required
  • ASE Certification required
  • A-level qualifications, including Diagnostic, Electrical and Engine Repair
  • Broad knowledge of new vehicle technologies
  • Ambitious, hardworking presence in a team environment
  • Basic computer skills
  • Positive, friendly attitude, along with a customer service mentality
  • Enjoy working in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to collaborate effectively
  • Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications
  • Able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment
  • Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
We are a Drug Free WorkplaceWe are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.

Gilbert Family of Companies