Automotive Technician (Audi Niagara)

Description
Position at Performance Auto Group
Drive for Excellence
Delivering top tier service for over four decades, Audi Niagara is an award winning team who believes in a personalized guest experience. We offer a first-class sales and service consultation while maintaining our commitment to supporting local communities across Niagara.
Audi Niagara is looking for a Automotive Technician to join their dynamic team. Part of the Performance Auto Group, a leading automotive group, we are committed to integrity, believe in employee empowerment, passionate about innovating, care about a great guest experience and giving back.
About Us
Performance Auto Group, is a leading automotive group, whose purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today:

• Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative
• Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions
• Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families
• Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
• Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas
• Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements

Here’s What You’ll Deliver

• Other duties as required by management.
• Supervise work of all apprentice technicians or students; report immediately any deficiencies to the Service Manager.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes as scheduled by management.
• Estimate flat rate times for each recommendation. Use supplied flat-rate manuals and the Employer policies as a guide.
• Attend dealer-specified training courses as scheduled by management.
• Ensure that all work performed is thorough, accurate, and completed in a timely fashion.
• Learn and understand all current and emerging technologies as they apply to automobile service.
• Ensure that customer cars are kept as clean or cleaner than when they arrived, both inside and out.
• Dispose of garbage, recycling, etc. as required.
• Keep abreast of all factory technical bulletins.
• Maintain a high degree of concentration to prevent “comebacks”.
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or insurance, or if requested by the customer.
• Order all parts when authorization is received, unless specifically told otherwise. Indicate on the RO that you have done so.
• Clean bay and bench at the end of each shift.
• Keep the shop area neat and clean at all times.
• Prepare a complete report on the back of the repair order.
• Examine all vehicles to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Understand and follow federal, provincial, and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Perform all work as outlined on the front of the repair order and as authorized on the back, with efficiency and accuracy, and in accordance with company and factory standards.
• Obtain parts prices and note availability for each recommendation.
• Road-test vehicles after service any time a wheel is removed, or any time a repair that might affect drivability is performed (i.e. tune-up, valve adjustment, brake work, suspension work, rattle/noise repair, etc.). Straight oil changes or transmission fluid changes are excluded.

What You Need To Succeed

• Volkswagen or Audi experience considered an asset.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver's License and good driving record.
• Licensed Class A Technician considered an asset.
• Automotive Service Technician, fully licensed (310S or higher).
• Strong diagnostic skills and a willingness to learn.
• One to three years experience with automotive mechanical operations.
• Must be team oriented, hardworking, strong work ethic, punctual with a positive attitude.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.

What’s in it for you?

• This compensation range will be based on knowledge, experience and bonus earnings*** Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Salary: $30-$35 per hour
• Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?!
• Excellent management support and guidance
• Access to health, dental and vision insurance
• Tool and Boot Allowance
• Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for you and your family's wellness
• Disability, critical illness and life insurance for the unexpected
• Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country
• Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family
• Free and engaging employee events
• Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program
• Competitive Production Bonus

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Southern Ontario with over 1800 employees, 23 brands and 39 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Oakville, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet Direct, Ontario's largest indoor used car showroom.
We thank all applicants; however only those contacted for an interview will be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people with special needs. Accommodations will be provided throughout the selection process as requested. For any inquiries please email us.