Transmission Technician

Schepel Buick GMC is looking for an experienced Transmission Technician to join our High Volume Service Department!

At Schepel Buick GMC in Merrillville,IN, we work hard every single day to exceed our customers' expectations in every way we can. We are a family owned business celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year. For the last eight years, we've consistently been recognized by GM with the prestigious GM Dealer of the Year award, an honor that's bestowed upon very few Buick GMC dealerships. Additionally, Times of Northwest Indiana readers have awarded us the title of No. 1 New and Used Car Dealer in Northwest Indiana for the past eight years.

Benefits

• *GM Tech Excellence Enrolled Dealer with 100% Dealer Match!*
• Tech Hourly Rate Based on Experience $45-$55/hour
• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities 

• Performs transmission repair as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory time allowances and standards.
• Diagnoses cause of malfunction.
• Removes and disassembles transmission unit and performs repair.
• Examines vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Advises service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be made.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Installs repaired transmission, replaces fluids and makes appropriate adjustments.
• Road tests vehicle when required or refers to test technician.
• Documents work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Attends manufacturer-sponsored training classes.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Merrillville, IN 46410: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Highly professional and dependable
• Safety and customer service oriented
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed

Schepel Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.