Service Technician (Signing Bonus Available)

  • Empire Harley-Davidson
  • New Rochelle, NY, USA
  • Sep 15, 2023
Full time Service Technician/Mechanic

Job Description

Do you want to know what it feels like to be on the #1 Harley-Davidson team in the area?

If so, then Empire Harley-Davidson in New Rochelle NY is the place for you! Empire is the fastest growing motorcycle dealership in the Tri-State area.

We are looking for service technicians to provide our riders with a world class Harley-Davidson service experience.

Summary Description:

* Repair, customize, maintain, or overhaul both customer and dealer owned motor vehicles as close to the allotted time schedule as possible with excellent quality.

Key Results Areas:

* Service Department Operations
* Customer Service

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Service Department Operations
* See attached Technician Skill Progression worksheet for Competencies & Commitments.
* Provide prompt, dependable, high quality, vehicle service to (internal & external) customers.
* Complete repair work within the scheduled or allotted time period whenever possible. Continually improve this “efficiency” skill.
* Maintain productivity (time spent working on billable jobs) as close to 100% as possible.
* Accept work assignments from Service Writer / Manager.
* Request parts for the job as early as possible when needs become known.
* Perform service, repair, and customization work in accordance to factory specifications.
* Assist Service Writer, when requested, with writing up work orders, communicating with customers, test riding, or any other issue which will help ensure customer satisfaction.
* Notify Service Writer / Manager of additional work needed or any delays in expected completion as soon as they become known so that customer may be contacted and notified of the delay.
* After job is finished ensure proper completion and filing of paperwork.
* Keep work area as clean as possible and assist others with maintaining shop cleanliness.
* Maintain technical (PHD and other) qualification by completing any necessary training programs assigned to you by the Service Manager.

2. Customer Service
* Minimize come-backs and deal with them promptly and satisfactorily when they do occur.
* Keep customers’ vehicle cleaner than when it was dropped off

3. Other Duties
* As Assigned

Qualifications & Job Requirements:
* Completion of a factory authorized formal training program such as MMI Service School or equivalent work experience.
* Current Motorcycle license.
* Service Technicians need both basic and special tools to properly diagnose and service our products. All Service Technicians are required to own a set of tools within 60 days of hire.

Physical Demands:
* The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
* Requires the use of both hands.
* Frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, handle tools, and lift 40 lb. of material.
* Frequently requires the ability to balance and push an 600+ lb. motorcycle.

We are a family owned company with decades of experience in the motorcycle industry. We provide a great working atmosphere with plenty of coaching and training to succeed and thrive!

Competitive Wages/Benefits Based On Performance