Automotive Service Technician

This job is located at 4701 W. 38th St., Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46254 PLS®: People. Location. Service At PLS Auto, headquartered in Chicago, our mission is to deliver a top tier used car buying experience to our customers.

Too often, people with challenged credit and finances must settle for lackluster service and frustrating results, but we exist because our customers deserve better! We work diligently to help customers find the affordable car they need the day they need it. We are the buy here pay here dealership that offers purchasing, auto financing, servicing, and maintenance on-site.

Our customers receive a better car buying experience with the best vehicle at a price they can afford. Position Overview: Be part of a growing dealership and one of the most important teams - the service department! PLS Auto is seeking a full-service Automotive Repair Technician to diagnose and repair operational issues on various makes and models of vehicles which are generally 3 to 10 years old.

Job Responsibilities: Maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints (described by a manager); conducting inspections; diagnosing functionality issues; repairing diagnosed mechanical failures in a timely manner; repairing multiple system issues including electrical, cooling, braking, HVAC, steering and other system malfunctions; replacing parts and components Understand and use standard diagnostic tools such as code readers and shop software programs to maintain vehicle records by recording service and repairs Make any and all repairs necessary to vehicles including the removal and replacement of major components Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs Contain costs by evaluating service and parts options Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt Other duties as assigned Job Requirements: 3 years of hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing used vehicles in a commercial service facility including working in a dispatcher type system and ordering parts when necessary National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred A track record of dependable diagnostic capability - references required Must provide own tools Work in a minimally climate-controlled facility daily Capable of customer interaction when necessary Valid driver's license with good driving record Physical Requirements: This is a heavy line technician position with the standard physical demands of that position Benefits: Benefits for eligible employees include medical/dental/vision, 401k, vacation, opportunities for advancement, on-going training available. We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at PLS: Communication • Customer Focus • Integrity and Trust • Teamwork • Results PLS Financial Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

PLS Financial Services is a drug-free workplace. PLS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Recruiter or a member of our Human Resources team at [email protected] to make arrangements.

The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For jobs located in the City of Los Angeles, consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment