Job Description

We are looking for State Inspectors that are A, B or C level Technicians with experience in the automotive repair field and high volume facility experience. This position includes maintenance, diagnosing and prep new and used cars. Continued education and opportunity for advancement provided for those with the ability and the motivation to succeed. State Inspector Needed!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy following dealership and factory standards
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair
• Communicates with the Parts Department to obtain needed parts
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of manufacturer technical bulletins
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean and notifies Service Advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of a vehicle
• Ensures the shop area is neat and clean and that equipment, tools, manuals, and supplies are kept in good condition and properly stored
• Understands, complies with, and enforces all complies federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Completes all OSHA training when required
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Reports any safety issues to management immediately
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience in automotive service/repair
• ASE certification (or is willing to obtain certification)
• Previous experience as an A or B or Master class service technician and/or a State Inspection License preferred
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Can drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment
• Able to hold yourself accountable and achieve goals with limited direct supervision
• An impressive work ethic
• Able to work weekends and holidays when required
  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Company Description

The year was 1979 when the Southern Auto Group opened its first location in the Hampton Roads area. Today, this massive conglomerate includes nine core dealerships consisting of ten brands of automobiles, a Pre-owned Car and Truck Liquidation Outlet plus a state-of-the-art Collision Center, and over 550 employees on its payroll. The dealerships are comprised of Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram-Greenbrier in Chesapeake (2 locations); Southern Buick GMC and Southern Kia in Virginia Beach; Southern Volkswagen-Greenbrier in Chesapeake; Southern Buick GMC-Greenbrier and Southern Kia-Greenbrier in Chesapeake; Southern Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT and Southern Alfa Romeo in Norfolk. The wholesale center, Pre-owned Car and Truck Liquidation Outlet, is located in Chesapeake and Southern Collision Center-Greenbrier's big body shop is located in Chesapeake, too.

The Dealerships are always looking for qualified candidates to fill a variety of positions. In addition to the vast opportunities we have available, you will find that management encourages and promotes advancement opportunities within each dealership.

We strive to achieve personal and professional growth within the dealerships, and we guarantee that once you become part of this family, you will not want to leave.

Take advantage of this opportunity to work for one of the Biggest and Best in Hampton Roads!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Medical GAP Insurance
• Dental
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - John Hancock
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Birthday Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term and Long Term Disability (Voluntary Benefit)
• Accident Solution Plan (Voluntary Benefit)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Benefit)
• Cancer Protection Insurance (Voluntary Benefit)
• MASA Medical Transport Solutions (Voluntary Benefit)
• Employee Car Buying Program
• Direct Deposit