Automotive technician jobs in Owensboro, KY - 107 jobs

🚗🔧 Join our team at Romain Cross Pointe as a Qualified Automotive Service Tech! 🛠️ Looking for a rewarding career in the automotive industry? Look no further! Here's what we offer: $$ 1,000 SIGN ON BONUS $$: $500 paid out at 90 days* and at 180days* (* with continuous employment) ✅ Great Place to Work: Join a supportive team and a positive work environment where your skills are valued. 💰 Competitive Pay: PAYING TOP DOLLAR We believe in compensating our team members fairly for their hard work and dedication. 📚 Paid Training: Continuous learning is key! We provide paid training to help you stay up-to-date with the latest automotive technologies. 💪 Health Benefits: Your well-being matters to us. Enjoy health benefits to keep you and your family covered. 🏆 Established Dealership: We've built a reputation for excellence in our community. 🛠️ ASE Certified: Join a team of professionals who are committed to quality and excellence, with ASE certification backing our expertise. Full-Time Employee Benefit Options Include: 2 Weeks of Paid Vacation after 180 days but may be available day one* (*based on experience) Paid Sick Time Off available day one Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance available day one (once enrolled within the first 31 days) Paid Observed Holidays and Floating Holidays after 90 days 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match, including Roth option Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Health Savings Accounts, including potential for company contributions based on annual health risk assessments Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Policies with options for Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accidents Employee Assistance Program (EAP) JOB DUTIES: Mechanical Repairs & Communication Receive, review, and respond to service repair orders (RO's) per company standards. Discuss any special conditions or problems. Perform the work outlined on the repair order with speed, thoroughness, and safety to assure the vehicle is correctly and fully serviced the first time. Generally, inspect the vehicle for additional service repair work that may be needed, look up time from flat rate manuals, obtain parts pricing as needed, and advise the Assistant Service Managers (ASM's) so that customers can be notified. Properly, thoroughly, and accurately document the repairs made to correct the issues on the repair order. Perform any additional repairs that are authorized. Communicate to management, Assistant Service Managers, and other relevant staff on any additional time or assistance needed to complete repairs as soon as possible. Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications. Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas. Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss the work to be performed, as well as future repair requirements. Maintain cleanliness and safety of work area. Repair or replace parts associated with the repair order, as appropriate. Install and/or repair accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers. Return and tag all warranty-failed parts to the Parts department, and all parts with core charges. General Ensure prompt and regular attendance. Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned by Management. Travel as business needs may require. Quality & Continuous Improvement Personally commit to quality in all aspects of work. Provide “World Class Customer Service” for internal and external customers. Participate in and promote the established Quality Improvement Process (QIP) for continuous improvement. Participate on teams to research, measure, and correct problems and to strive for process improvement. Communicate and exemplify the Company's Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, and Philosophy. Attend at least ten (10) credit hours of training annually to continue development of work-related skills. This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify as circumstances or business needs require. Qualifications Education: High school diploma/equivalent is minimally required Automotive technical school experience preferred. Experience: 4+ years automotive mechanical experience is required. Dealership experience preferred ASE certified preferred GM experience highly preferred Diesel experience highly preferred Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies: Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. Must be able to lift 90lbs. Must be able to stand or walk on hard surfaces/concrete for several hours at a time. Tools are required Must be 18 years of age or older Must possess and continuously maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record