Automotive Service Technician - Reconditioning Team

At Kalispell Auto Group, we like to do things differently. We know what most people think of car dealerships, and we’re here to change that! We may service and sell vehicles, but first, we’re here to take care of people. We focus on the employees and guest experience and pride ourselves in taking an open and honest approach to provide the best automotive sales and service experience. We thrive on teamwork with an emphasis on individual accountability and employee satisfaction. 

Due to our continued growth, Kalispell Auto Group is looking for talented individuals seeking opportunities for growth to join our team as a Automotive Service Technician at our Reconditioning Center. We understand the importance of education, and invest in our staff through continual career growth and opportunities for advancement. 

Specialty tools are provided within our shop, however, interested technicians should expect to come on day one ready to perform with their own tools.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Flat Rate $4,000 - $6,000 Monthly (DOE)

• Full-Time schedule Monday - Friday

• Shift 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

• Paid Training Opportunities

• Uniforms Provided

• Heated Shop | 7 Reconditioning Bays | Alignment/Tire/Balancing Machines

• 401(k) Coordination and Matching

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Opportunities for Advancement

• Vacation & Sick Pay

• Employee Discounts on products/services

• Access to company fun and events year round

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Receive and perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards; document work performed

• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform needed repairs

• Communicate with various staff regarding parts, additional/removed work, and deadline constraints

• Save and tag parts that are needed for warranty

• Attend factory training programs and video and/or internet training in-house as requested

• Road test vehicles to check work performed and state mileage-out on repair orders

• Ensure customers' cars are kept clean, using floor mats and seat protection

• Maintain a neat and orderly workstation, pick up rags and other debris

• Be a part of a fast paced, motivated team

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• High school diploma, GED or vocational training or job-related course work required

• Two years of experience in a dealership position preferred

• Obtain and maintain ASE Certification within 4 years or per management's discretion.

• General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations

• Strong organizational skills and patience

• Ability to work independently and within a team setting

• Strong attention to detail and active listening skills

• Work well under pressure

• Possess good reading and writing compensation

• Must be able to effectively communicate in all manners (verbal/written), and with teams from all departments

• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicle

• Valid driver’s license

• A willingness to learn and grow 

Kalispell Auto Group 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 law.

All offers of employment contingent on background check (7-years) and non-DOT pre-employment drug screening.

Per Montana state law, employment is subject to 1-year probationary period.