Automotive Service Technician

Duke Chevrolet GMC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Suffolk, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs including engine, transmission, and electrical systems. Execute Virginia State Inspections and communicate necessary additional services to Service Advisors.

Qualifications

You have at least 1 year of automotive maintenance and service experience, along with a valid driver's license and a good driving record. You must also possess or be willing to obtain a Virginia State Inspector's License.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Virginia State Inspections

Automotive maintenance

Automotive service

Alignment

Brake repair

Suspension repair

Engine repair

Transmission repair

Electrical system diagnostics

Steering system repair

Air conditioning repair

ASE certification

Job Description

Duke Chevrolet GMC has multiple openings for great people! If you are reading this then you are not working where you want to be! We are looking for entry level technicians and up. Duke is a 55+ year family owned Chevrolet GMC dealer with a reputation for integrity, employee satisfaction and customer loyalty. Our team members are not just another number, there are no corporate big boss attitudes here. We value and appreciate our team greatly. 

Life at Duke: our focus is to provide a great place to work for our team where everyone can call Duke home and have a positive career. What makes us different: it truly is our team and the great work environment. Being part of Duke you can expect to be treated with respect, support, and appreciation. The service lane team communicates and works great with all techs, no drama here! Our parts team is on top of making sure your getting what you need. Sure, we can write all we want that we are better than others, but we'd like to meet you and find out more about a great career at Duke!

Give us a chance to meet you, and for you to meet our team. 

Read Our Google Reviews

Who we are looking for:

  • Express Lane Techs 
  • Express Lane Maintenance Repair Techs
  • All levels of techs from C,B,A, and Master
  • Even automotive school students that want to apprentice

Qualifications

  • Virginia State Inspectors License, in process, or willing to get it
  • 1+ Years of automotive maintenance and service experience.
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Great attitude
  • Valid drivers license and good driving record

What We Offer U:

  • Air Conditioned Shop
  • Potential Hourly Guarantee 
  • Immediate Benefits - we can help cover certain benefits between your old job and Duke
  • Carry over your Paid Time Off and Vacation Time
  • We match 100% in the GM TECHNICIAN EXCELLENCE PROGRAM. Up to $12,000 potentially a year.
  • NO SUNDAYS
  • We pay to move your tool box
  • Management that appreciates & supports you!
  • A Great environment and Team that will appreciate you!
  • Only 1 Saturday every 4 weeks and we close at 1pm - No Sundays
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • 401K Plan
  • Family owned and operated over 53+ years - they are here working with you!
  • Short Term Disability and Company Paid Life Insurance 
  • Competitive Pay Plan
  • Growth opportunities
  • Paid Training
  • Employee vehicle purchase plans
  • Long term job security

What To Expect when you join our Team

  • Supportive Team from day 1
  • Leaders that appreciate you and are here to help you
  • Great service advisors, they understand how to effectively and positively communicate between the customer and you
  • Opportunities to Advance - we will help your professional growth in every way possible 
  • A Family environment, you not just coming to a job, your joining the Duke Team Family that has been successful for 53+ years 

Technician Specific Benefits

  • Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipment
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Highly productive shop with large customer base
  • Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
  • ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career
  • Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web based training
  • Clean and professional work environment

Responsibilities For Technicians

  • Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership requirements and the up most ethics
  • Perform Virginia State Inspections, maintenance, alignments, minor brake and suspension work
  • Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment
  • Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
  • Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers can be informed if any additional service is needed.  Providing an estimate of time needed for additional repairs
  • Executing repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duke Chevrolet GMC

Duke is the #1 Chevrolet GMC dealer in Suffolk, VA serving the Franklin, Smithfield, Windsor, & Chesapeake. And we are still family owned since 1969 and can't wait to meet U! The owners, Lydia and Eley Duke, are a mom & son team partnership that are here daily working with our awesome team of great people. Our goal is to provide you with the best experience when buying and servicing your vehicle. Read our reviews why so many people choose us! Our new & used vehicles include U Rewards benefits. New vehicles have a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty, pre-owned have a 12month & 12,000 mile JD Powers Powertrain Warranty. All vehicles have Lifetime Oil Changes, Va State Inspections, 4 day/300mi exchange and Lifetime Service & Parts. All Pre-Owned come with a 125+ Inspection and Free CarFax! Buying a new Chevrolet, GMC, or pre-owned vehicle is hassle free at Duke, just read our reviews! Our service, parts, & collision teams are super friendly. We make it our mission to help U have a great expereince at Duke!
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