Job Description

The Transmission Technician is responsible for servicing and repairing vehicles as assigned by the Service Advisor or the Service Manager. In addition, the Transmission Technician must have special knowledge regarding the diagnosis, repair, and replacement of vehicle transmissions. The ideal Transmission Technician has a high school diploma/GED, an unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record, at least one year of dealer-level or large facility experience, post secondary automotive training, ASE certification (or is willing to obtain certification), and a strong technical performance record.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expertly diagnoses issues based upon experience, analysis, and testing; in particular, vehicle transmissions
• Maintains leading-edge knowledge of automotive diagnosis technology, digital manuals, and reference materials
• Possesses an increasingly broad knowledge of how vehicles' complex components work and interact
• Performs routine service inspections and tests and lubricates engines and other major components
• Repairs automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity, or alternative fuels, such as ethanol
• Adapts to rapidly changing technologies in the automotive industry and in the diagnostics arena

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Post high school tech school or ASE certification desired
• One year of experience in a dealership or large facility repair organization
• An impressive work ethic
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Can operate a standard-transmission vehicle

Company Description

Established in 2004, Jarrett Gordon Ford Lincoln is located in Winter Haven, Florida and is one of six in the Jarrett Ford Family of dealerships. The Jarrett Ford Family of dealerships has business philosophy based upon a high standard of ethics with a promise to deliver the finest product and service levels in the automotive marketplace. We believe that the truly professional nature and exceptional skills of our associates is what drives our reputation. If you believe that you have the skills, experience, demeanor, and drive that it takes to become a team member, we encourage you to continue with this online job application.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• 401(K)
• Bonus Opportunity
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Personal Days
• Vacation