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Ken Garff Automotive Group · 1 day ago

Service Apprentice Technician

Ken Garff Automotive Group is a unique dealership focused on innovation and employee satisfaction. They are seeking an Apprentice Technician who is disciplined, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional service while assisting experienced mechanics in diagnosing and repairing vehicles.

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Responsibilities

Assist other mechanics and automotive technicians with diagnosing cause of any malfunction and perform repair
Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer
Assist with examination of vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
Assist in documenting any work performed
Attend factory-sponsored training classes to advance to become a main line automotive technician (mechanic)
Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins
Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean
Always keep shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools
Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing disposal of hazardous wastes
Assist in road-testing vehicles to quality-check work performed
Master our Dealer Management System (Reynolds) for time keeping, work distribution, electronic inspections, repair quotes and communication
Be accountable to all dealership owned tools, and superior cleanliness throughout workspace and in all customer vehicles (“leave no trace” standard)

Qualification

ASE certificationSafety & Emissions certificationGeneral mechanical skillsTechnical schoolingManual dexterityPatienceCreativityEye for detail

Required

1 to 2 years of general maintenance or mechanic experience desired
Excellent manual dexterity skills as well as patience, creativity, and an eye for detail
Valid driver's license and a good driving record
High school diploma or the equivalent

Preferred

Technical schooling from a mechanic program preferred
ASE certification and Safety & Emissions certification preferred
General mechanical skills, previous dealership experience a plus

Benefits

Paid training, certifications and real career growth
Paid Time Off starting your first week and 401k with Company match
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
Red Wing boot program (annual replacement of work boots)
Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

Company

Ken Garff Automotive Group

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Ken Garff founded his business in 1932 upon the principles of honesty, integrity, personalized customer service, and being a good corporate citizen.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James M "Jim" Campbell, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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Brent Lessing
Chief Information Technology Officer
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