Job Description:
Why Fairfield Automotive:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Prescription coverage - active on the 1st following 30 days of employment
Aflac
Strong relationships with the local community
Family-owned and family-oriented team
401(k) with company match
Cell phone reimbursement
Full-time employees receive paid vacation time
Contribute to an exceptional guest-service experience in which going the extra mile, positivity, integrity, and honesty are at the forefront of every customer interaction
Opportunity for professional development and growing your career at any of our three rooftops
Employees are eligible for discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
On-site Gym/Gym Reimbursement
As an experienced BMW technician with BMW of Fairfield , you will be responsible for troubleshooting vehicle issues and fixing them; well-versed in complex mechanical and electrical systems of vehicles; excellent problem-solving abilities; must be a good communicator, able to explain to customers issues with their vehicle; at all times providing an exceptional customer experience.
The successful candidate will do the following:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, as assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Punctual and regular attendance.
Additional pay if you possess a Smog License
3+ years of experience as a BMW service technician, with experience in diagnosing Inspect vehicle engines and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately.
Service vehicles in a timely manner for routinely scheduled maintenance in accordance with dealer and manufacturer recommendations; aiming to extend vehicle functionality and longevity.
Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts and fix issues.
Communicate all repair order issues and estimated repair times via ASR to keep all pertinent parties up to date on vehicle repairs.
Inform the Shop Foreman of difficulties with repairs and the need for additional repairs.
Comebacks: limit comebacks to less than two percent as defined by the shop foreman.
Self-development: attend training seminars, shop meetings, and service schools.
Customer Relations: attentive to customer needs and responsive to customer inquiries where appropriate.
Team Effort: demonstrate a concern for meeting team/departmental needs through activities such as accepting overtime, following up on needed parts, helping other technicians, and training apprentices.
Productivity: achieve an average productivity rate as defined by the shop foreman.
High sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities
Enjoy problem-solving and are passionate about staying educated and learning new technology
Efficiency: maintain a minimum efficiency rate as defined by the shop foreman.
Practice safe work habits, follow the company’s safety policies and use personal protective equipment as required.
Provide complete stories in DMS on all jobs.
complete a complimentary multi point inspection and video on every vehicle
Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.
Actively listen and respond to peer and leadership questions.
Practice safe work habits, follow the company’s safety policies.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Must maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude in all that we do.
Demonstrate high character and achieve high results.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt and support new processes and changes to help in employee and customer satisfaction.
Must maintain a clean, safe working environment at all times.
Possess outstanding work ethic.
Must maintain a professional appearance and provide friendly customer service.
Maintain effective team member relations.
Ability to maintain emotional control in stressful situations.
Must be able to read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records.
Familiar with current technical developments and products, and the ability to stay current with technical bulletins and product updates.
Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
Able to use/learn to use: ASR, dealer DMS system, technical software, and manufacturer's diagnostic equipment as required.
Ability to adapt and support new processes and changes to help in employee and customer satisfaction.
Handle all vehicles with care, keep them clean and take precautions to protect all vehicles at the dealership.
Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug test with results that are consistent with Company hiring standards.
Education, Experience, and Certification:
BMW Certification Required.
High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
Prior experience as an automotive technician or thorough technical training. Mechanical skills must be sufficient to diagnose and repair given sufficient product training. Ability to provide a tech school/training completion certificate.
The ability to work independently with limited supervision and the motivation to continually increase product knowledge should be evident.
The self-concept of professionals should be coupled with concern for quality service and customer satisfaction.
Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must possess and maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to operate hand tools, machinery, computers, diagnostic tools, and other shop machines in order to perform the required job functions.
Visual acuity to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away. Requires extended visual inspections of work areas and components, as well as reading and entering information on computer screens.
Must be able to sit or stand in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Adequate physical ability to maneuver inside, outside, and under a vehicle as required for diagnosis and repair.
Requires frequent reaching, bending, repetitive hand movements, twisting, standing, walking, sitting, squatting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.
Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions in both summer and winter.
Work Environment:
This position operates in a professional dealership environment.
Evening and weekday work will be required as job duties demand. Scheduled shifts will be determined by the manager, with rotating shifts throughout the workweek.
Must maintain a clean, safe working environment at all times.
Must perform duties in all weather conditions.
Fairfield Automotive Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range: $33.00 - $60.00 hourly
