Automotive Service Technician
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Automotive Service Technician
Join a Company Built on Community
For more than 70 years, Lakeland Automall has been proud to serve the Lakeland community. Our continued success is built on strong relationships with our customers, employees, and community, and we are committed to continued growth for generations to come.
We are looking for experienced Automotive Technicians to join our growing team. If you are passionate about automotive service, take pride in quality workmanship, and want the opportunity to grow with an established and continually expanding company, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Automotive Service Technician is responsible for diagnosing, servicing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles according to manufacturer specifications and Lakeland Automall’s standards for quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has strong diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time.
Essential Job Duties
- Diagnose and investigate malfunction codes and vehicle concerns using integrated diagnostic systems, specialized diagnostic tools, and technical expertise.
- Perform comprehensive inspections and accurately identify mechanical, electrical, and other vehicle system issues.
- Establish and follow service protocols for tracking repair status, maintaining current technical manuals, utilizing diagnostic charts, and supporting consistent service practices across our dealerships.
- Use a checklist-based approach to conduct thorough examinations of vehicle systems, including:
- Engine and drivetrain systems
- Air conditioning and climate-control systems
- Transmission systems
- Brake systems
- Electrical and diagnostic systems
- Steering and suspension systems
- Perform routine maintenance and services as needed, including fluid checks, tire rotations, brake pad replacement, oil changes, and other preventative maintenance.
- Complete repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications and dealership standards.
- Perform video inspections with clear communication addressing Properly document inspections, diagnoses, repairs, and recommended services.
- Clearly communicate automotive repair concerns and recommended repairs to customers, service advisors, and other technicians.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow all dealership safety procedures, manufacturer guidelines, and applicable industry standards.
- Stay current with evolving automotive technology, diagnostic equipment, repair procedures, and manufacturer requirements.
- Contribute to a positive team environment and provide exceptional service that supports customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Qualifications
- Completion of a post-secondary training program in Automotive Service Technology required.
- Associate degree in Automotive Service Technology or a related field is a plus.
- ASE certification required; SAE certification is a plus.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 6 months minimum of professional automotive or relevant experience.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Must meet all company requirements for employment.
- Strong diagnostic, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to clearly explain automotive concerns, recommended repairs, and completed work.
- Ability to use automotive diagnostic equipment, service tools, technical manuals, and repair information systems.
- Ability to maintain extended periods of standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and working in a physically demanding environment.
- Commitment to quality, safety, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
What We Offer
Lakeland Automall is committed to rewarding talented professionals who contribute to our continued success.
- Competitive wages
- Paid time off
- Health insurance benefits
- 401(k) retirement program with company match
- Opportunity to grow with a continually expanding automotive organization
- The opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that has been part of the Lakeland community for more than 70 years
Build Your Career at Lakeland Automall
At Lakeland Automall, you're more than an employee — you're part of a company with deep roots in the community and a commitment to its future. If you're an experienced Automotive Technician looking for a place where your skills are valued and your career can grow, we invite you to join the Lakeland Automall team.
Lakeland Automall and our brands, Ford, Hyundai, and Genesis, have been part of the Lakeland Community for 70 years and through the years a commitment to the growth of our community has been at the forefront of our business. Lakeland Ford is the proud recipient of the Ford Motor Company President’s Award for excellence in sales and service for the past five consecutive years.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, gender orientation or other protected status.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, gender orientation or other protected status.