WE'RE HIRING: GENERAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN A/B CLASS

Location: Pierre, South Dakota

If interested in this position, please fill out the form below.

SUMMARY

Functions as an experienced technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs of most vehicle components with little supervision required, and who has previously worked as a C or B-Class general service technician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of most malfunctions and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state, and local regulations such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability preferred or required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Two year trade school with automotive emphasis
• One or more years of experience in a service department setting

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Preferred

 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications 

• Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Brakes Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Engine Performance Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Engine Repair Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Heating and Air Conditioning Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Manual Drive Train and Axle Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Suspension and Steering Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Advanced Series-Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Certification
• Advanced Series-Truck Advanced Electric Diesel Engine Diagnosis Certification
• Light Vehicles-Compressed Natural Gas Certification for Alternate Fuels
• EV Repair Certification/Training

Note: Beck will assist to get Certifications as needed.

Manufacturer Training

Valid Driver's License - must be insurable

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background check 

Physical demands/ Work Environment

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. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Shop is newly air conditioned, state of the art equipment, computer provided for every technician!

Hours/Wages

Full time/ 9 hours per day M-F/ One Saturday until noon every two months

Wage Range: $20 - $28 flat rate

$10,000 Signing Bonus

$2,500 Reallocation Assistance Incentive

Benefits

• Company provided tool box and Mac rolling cart
• Tool reimbursement program
• Uniform allowance
• Fully paid Continuing Education
• Build Dakota Scholarship sponsors
• Relocation Assistance
• Sick leave and Vacation time
• 401K (5/4 match)
• Medical Insurance
• Black Hills employee cabin
• Onsite Fitness Center

About Beck Motors

Beck Motor Company has been in business since 1969, and is a family-owned and operated dealership, dedicated to providing great service and sales. Consider us for your career choice and contact us today!