Automotive Technician - Lift Kits and Accessories

Lighthouse Buick GMC, Inc.Morton, IllinoisOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 2 days ago

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About this role

Everest Lifted Trucks Technician

Lighthouse is looking for an individual with a great attitude, good work ethic, high integrity, experience in the auto service field, and a passion for upfitting vehicles. You’ll be a key part of delivering a high quality and excellent finished product to our customers.

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Schedule: 8-5, Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time

Summary:

As a Lighthouse Everest technician, you will work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal worker functions well as part of a larger team, but can also be self-directed and skilled at solo projects. You will be responsible for installation of lift kits, wheels, tires, accessories, and for B Tech level service work on vehicles - ensuring quality workmanship.

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off
• 401 (k) savings plan with company matching
• Medical with company contribution
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Day shift only, weekends and evenings off!

Essential duties include:

• Installing lift kits, lowering kits, wheels, tires, power running boards, exhaust, and other accessories.

• Assisting the internal service department with repair orders – B Tech level repair work – performing work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.

• Diagnosing the cause of any malfunction and performing repair.

• Communicating effectively with teammates, parts department, service advisor, and supervisor.

• Inspecting and refilling fluid levels as necessary.

• Cleaning and lubricating fittings as needed.

• Ensuring that the service center is clean and presentable.

• Greeting any guests encountered, in a professional, pleasant manner.

• Documenting all work performed and recommended on the repair order.

• Road testing vehicles when required or referring to the test technician.

• Participating in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools and events.

• Ensuring the cleanliness of customer’s cars and shop area.

• Understanding, keeping abreast of, and complying with: manufacturer technical bulletins, federal, state, and local regulations--such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.

• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of automotive technician experience required. - Experience with Vehicle customization or performance preferred.
• Must be a High School Graduate or have a completed GED
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Successful completion of a background check is required prior to hire.

Lighthouse Strategic Values

The following are Lighthouse Buick GMC Strategic Values; we recognize these strategic values as critical to our business success and are listed below in order of importance:

- Principles: The Bible will be our compass and our guide.
- Ethics: The implementation of Biblical Principles as demonstrated by Jesus Christ.
- Employees: Create an atmosphere where people like to come to work.
- Customers: Exceed customer expectations and we will grow "Customers for life."
- Profit : We are committed to perpetuating this business into and through the next generation, for the long-term benefit of all of our families within the organization. Profitability is the outcome of the measurable results of our efforts in the above values.

Lighthouse Core Behaviors

- Create Customers for Life
- Share Lighthouse "love"
- Greet and engage guests
- Have integrity
- Build open and honest relationships
- Balance truth and grace
- Forgive
- Know when to lead and when to follow
- Have fun delivering quality work
- Pursue learning and growth
- Be humble
- Own the problem
- Be a positive team player
- Give my best
- Treat everyone with dignity and respect
- Support and hold each other accountable
- Be mindful of my well-being
- Maintain a healthy balance between work, family, community, church