Vehicle Service Technician

G909 Ken Garff Automotive, LLC

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Stew Hansen Dodge City - Urbandale, IA Until 8/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted June 6, 2026 Last posted June 6, 2026
Job description

Stew Hansen Dodge City, large and reputable Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Automotive Service Technician (Mechanic) that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility and teamwork.

Our culture and opportunities are unmatched and we are looking for someone who wants to grow! This position offers ***Competitive flat rate pay!!***

You'll want to work here if you like:

💵Efficiency bonuses

🔧Tool allowances

🤞Great people and management

🎖️A whole week to recognize our technicians called "tech week"

We have designed a formal reward and recognition system just for you called ProTech. Do regular rewards and recognition for performance and tenure, predictable pay raises, efficiency bonus, quarterly tool allowance and discounts, and just being treated RIGHT sound attractive to you? Our ProTech program is built to reward your hard work and recognize your contribution. Come join us and feel what it is like to be a ProTech!

Check out the program: https://www.kengarff.com/pro-tech/

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 2 to 3 years of automotive technician (mechanic) experience preferred
  • You are accommodating and analytical, while producing highly precise and accurate work
  • ASE or dealership manufacturer certifications describe your background
  • Your work is accurate while you are reserved, imaginative
  • Excellent dexterity skills as well as patience, creativity, good judgment, and an eye for detail
  • You are unselfish and approachable with a preference for detailed, skill-based work
  • Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information, electronic and paper-based
  • A valid in-state driver's license and a good driving record, per company standards

Here’s why you want to work here:

  • Paid training, certifications, and real career growth
  • 1:1 Tech to PC- You'll have information at your fingertips
  • Red Wing boot program (annual replacement of work boots)
  • Paid Time Off starting your first week and 401k with company match.
  • Maternity/Paternity Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
  • Great people with a great culture
  • Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
  • Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • Perform efficient and expert work on repair orders, in accordance with dealership, state and factory standards; maintain knowledge of all factory-technical bulletins
  • Address customers’ primary concerns with diagnosis, repair, and quality control to attain ‘Fixed First Visit’ expectations
  • Perform the KG Electronic Multi Point Inspection on every vehicle; immediately notify Service Advisor if the car has more problems than you thought, less than you thought, or if problems will take up more time than you thought
  • Master our Dealer Management System (Reynolds) for time keeping, work distribution, electronic inspections, repair quotes and communication
  • Be accountable to all dealership owned tools, and superior cleanliness throughout workspace and in all customer vehicles (“leave no trace” standard)

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

     (( We Hear You ))

    About this role

    Summary

    Perform vehicle diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and deliver quality service according to standards.

    Job title

    Vehicle Service Technician

    Experience level

    2 to 3 years

    Minimum experience

    2+ years exp

    Industry

    automotive

    Location requirements

    In Urbandale, IA; remote work not allowed.

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    ASE certificationsreading comprehensiondriver's licenseattention to detail

    Preferred skills

    customer servicediagnosticsmulti-point inspection

    Specializations

    diagnosticsrepairinspectionelectronicsengine
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Urbandale, IA, USA

    On-site City