Technician - Audi Birmingham

At  Audi Birmingham,  a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Up to $20,000 in bonus / relocation available for qualified technicians!

Compensation:   $30 - $45 / hr for experienced, up to $60 / hr for Audi Master Technicians

Are you interested in joining an award-winning dealership?

Do you want to work with an outstanding leadership team?

Average income for our technicians is $10,000.00 monthly.

Bonus pay up to $3.50 per flat rate hour!!!

Available $0 Health plan premiums for Technicians based on tenure.

What we offer:

• 5-day work week (Dealership closed on Sundays)

• Up to 4 weeks paid vacation

• Maternity and Paternity leave

• AC is all shops

• Paid training on site and offsite

• Guaranteed pay increases with skill and training increasing.

• Pay is reviewed at least once every 12 months

• Staple in the community with community outreach opportunities

• Industry-leading Management (Dealership and Corporate)

• Welcoming work environment to call home that appreciates you and your skills

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Pet Insurance

The Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. S/he also will oversee the work of any apprentice technician assigned to him/her.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area.

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.

• Diagnose 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.

• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.

• Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required.

• Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.

• Document work performed.

• Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands.

• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.

• Attend factory-sponsored training classes.

• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.

• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.

• Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.

• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.

• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

• High CSI is a must.

• ASE or manufacturing training.

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

• Manual dexterity.

• Good Judgment.

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.

• All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.

• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.