Classic Car Technician Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Classic Car Technician 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 2224 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293

Job Summary:

The Service Technician is responsible for servicing and repairing vehicles as assigned by the Service Manager. We are looking to hire in multiple areas of the shop. Come join our team and work in an air-conditioned shop, on all makes and models of classic cars. To qualify you must be skilled at your trade, passionate about classic cars and quality of work performed, focused on attention to detail, striving to learn/improve, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Pay is dependent upon these attributes and abilities.

About Us:

Jenkins Auto Group, founded by Don Jenkins in 1998, is an industry-leading automotive retailer based in Ocala, FL. With over 1,300 employees representing 17 automotive brands, we offer new and pre-owned vehicles, financing, warranties, automobile parts, accessories, service, and body repair. Our commitment is to provide customers with an outstanding automotive experience delivered with professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm. At Jenkins Auto Group, we believe in promoting growth and upholding our forward trajectory through great people, high standards, and best practices, recognizing that our team is integral to our success.

Essential requirements:

Must possess Classic Car experience for this job. A strong mechanical / electrical background. Must be able to diagnose and repair a multitude of classic vehicle engine components, including point-style distributors, carburetors, trouble shoot and fix electrical issues. Must own your own tools ASE certified is a plus but not required Good communication skills are essential Time management is imperative Must pass a background check, pass a drug test, possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to drive a manual transmission Perform any task requested by Service Manager pertaining to the shop, store or cars

Benefits:

Medical- 4 plans (BCBS) Dental Vision Term Life Company-paid Term Life STD/LTD Accident indemnity rider PTO / Sick days (annually) 401(k) with an employer match Employee Assistant Program FMLA /

Maternity/Paternity Leave Bereavement Leave Essential Functions:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is

ILLUSTRATIVE

ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a representative list of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position: Expertly diagnose issues based upon experience, analysis, and testing Maintain leading-edge knowledge of automotive diagnosis technology, digital manuals, and reference materials Possess an increasingly broad knowledge of how vehicles’ complex components work and interact Perform routine service inspections, test, and lubricate engines and other major components Repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity, or alternative fuels, such as ethanol Adapt to rapidly changing technologies in the automotive industry, as well as in the diagnostics arena Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety standards Perform other duties as assigned

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.

Walking:

Moving about on foot

Lifting:

Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 50-75 lbs.,

Carrying:

Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder

Pushing:

Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Includes slapping, striking, kicking, and treadle actions)

Pulling:

Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking)

Climbing:

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized

Balancing:

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, or maintaining body equilibrium when performing gymnastic feats

Stooping:

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles

Kneeling:

Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees

Crouching:

Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine

Crawling:

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet

Reaching:

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Handling:

Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears

Fingering:

Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling

Feeling:

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips

Talking:

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

Hearing:

Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear

Tasting/Smelling:

Distinguishing, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, or recognizing Near particular flavors or odors using tongue or nose

Vision:

Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less

Far Vision:

Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more

Depth Perception:

Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are

Visual Accommodation:

Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This factor is required when doing near point work at varying distances from the eye

Color Vision:

Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Field of Vision:

Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point

Environmental Conditions:

Exposure to… Weather Moving mechanical parts Non-Climate controlled conditions Wet and/or humid conditions High, exposed places Noise Vibration We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.