Automotive Dealership Service Technician / Mechanic

We're hiring for all levels of Service Technicians to join our team at Leader Automotive!!

Are you looking for a new opportunity and chance to grow your career? We provide a great learning environment for Technicians with continuing education and hands-on training.

Leader Automotive Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AutoCanada, a publicly-traded company. Leader Automotive is AutoCanada's first footprint into the U.S. market, and we currently have ten dealerships consisting of 23 different franchises and over 750 employees. We have a strong presence in the Chicagoland area, with eight dealerships and two more located in central Illinois. We are searching for talented individuals to begin a new and exciting legacy in the U.S. market.

We are currently searching for experienced and certified technicians to join our team at Crystal Lake CDJR. We offer an aggressive pay scale with or without franchise experience. Training will be provided and covered by Leader Automotive Group for Franchise Certifications. This is also a union shop, so extremely low cost benefits package available as well as a pension plan. We sell and service some of the best franchises in the business, including Mercedes Benz, Audi, VW, Volvo, Porsche, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Chevy, Subaru, Lincoln, Kia, Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge. We have a state-of-the-art service center with high volume. This will be a career opportunity for the right candidates.

Available Positions:

• Entry-Level Service Tech
• Experienced Service Technician
• Master Service Technician

Technician Benefits

• Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipment
• Highly productive shop with high volume
• Work alongside seasoned technicians & parts associates
• Uniforms provided
• Report to experienced service & parts managers
• Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
• ASE certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career
• Paid continued education for manufacturer required certifications and web based training
• Clean and professional work environment
• Apprenticeship program
• Discounts on tools needed
• Competitive wages
• Pensions for Full-Time Techs, Porters & Parts Counter (where applicable)
• Substantial assistance/subsidy on health care & pension plans (where applicable)

Other Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off / Vacation
• Growth / Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Policy
• Above Average Industry Pay
• Publicly traded organization/stability
• Employee referral bonuses

Service Technician Responsibilities

• Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and following dealership.
• 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 to inform customers if any additional service is needed. Provide an estimate of the time required for other repairs.
• Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of automobiles and speedy diagnostic abilities
• Practical analytical and communication skills and eagerness to improve
• Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications
• Ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• ASE Certification/Technical degree (preferred)
• One year in a service department
• Valdridriver's license and clean driving record
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, and MVR

We 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.