Service Apprentice Technician
Ken Garff
- Honolulu, HI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- ProTech perks described above with levels including Bronze, Silver, Gold and even Platinum.
- Paid training, certifications and real career growth
- Great people with a great culture
- 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)
- 1:1 Tech to PC- You'll have information at your fingertips
- Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!
- 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)
- 1 to 2 years of general maintenance or mechanic experience desired
- Technical schooling from a mechanic program preferred
- ASE certification and Safety & Emissions certification preferred
- General mechanical skills, previous dealership experience a plus
- 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