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Careers

If you are looking for an exciting career in the automotive industry then look no further. Here at Jeff Smith Automotive is where you want to be. We are always looking for great people to help us achieve our goal of being Middle Georgia's number one stop for all of your automotive needs. Look below for career opportunities available and feel free to click here to get in touch with us. Or send an e-mail with your resume to the following address: csmith@jeffsmithauto.com .



Auto Sales Associate

A Sales Associate position at Jeff Smith Automotive is different from ordinary auto sales.
Heck, it's different from ordinary anything sales.

About Us
Jeff Smith Automotive is the nation's largest integrated car sales and financing company.

We're famous for upsetting the status quo and doing things in completely new ways.

Our mission is to be the auto dealership and finance company of choice for people with no credit, less-than-perfect credit or substantial credit issues. We respect people and help them rebuild their credit.

We solve problems and offer options to people who've overcome major obstacles. And send them home in a quality used vehicle--we're the good guys, telling customers YES when everyone else said NO.

We greatly value diversity.

Responsibilities
Jeff Smith Automotive Sales Associates act as ambassadors to our customers, listening to their needs, solving problems, and making sure everyone has a great experience.

Sales here is not about standing on a car lot ? you can get out into the community, establishing relationships, referrals and being creative.

Jeff Smith Automotive Sales Associates often connect with Salespeople, Account Reps and Account Executives at other dealerships, as well as realtors, wireless staff, and others, and offering them bonuses for referrals. You'll spend quite a bit of your week on the phone collaborating about sales leads.

Our Sales Associates enjoy a balanced work week, and Sundays are always off.

Other duties include everything you might expect: talking cars, prices, driving around with the customers, handling paperwork, arranging things, following up, being nice, and helping your fellow Sales Associates.

The amazing rewards:
Because you don't live on fun and excitement alone, we offer excellent compensation and benefits.

  • Average first year income: $45 - $50K
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision plans
  • A culture of opportunity and promotion from within
  • 401K Plan with company contribution  
  • And more!


We hire people who want to do outstanding work, but also think a job should be a fun part of their day. We look for people who know how to laugh at themselves. We prize your English/Spanish language skills. Above all, you need to respect others, and enjoy helping customers and solving problems.

  • HS diploma or equivalent
  • 18+ years of age
  • Sales experience ideal (Account Executive, Account Rep, Outside Sales, Automotive Sales, Wireless Sales, Inside Sale, etc.) or customer service experience also works (retail, restaurant, etc.)
  • Interest in cars and auto-related topics
  • Motivated and self-directed
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Valid driver's license
  • Must love working with people!
  • Ability to pass background check




Jeff Smith Automotive greatly values diversity, and is a drug-free, equal
opportunity employer.

Automotive Service Technician

Description

Jeff Smith Automotive ? Middle Georgia's most trusted dealer is looking for qualified people to join our team. Our ability to perform at such a high level is directly related to the efforts of our talented team of professionals, and we're looking for more great people to join our team.


Jeff Smith Automotive offers unlimited earning potential, with an extremely generous compensation program in addition to industry leading benefits. Top performers deserve top pay-If You have the Drive, We have the Vehicle.

Job Summary:
The Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards.


Job Responsibilities:
o Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
o Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts, inform team leader if vehicle is awaiting parts and pursue special order of parts if necessary
o Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair, if authorized by customer
o Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by customer
o Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
o Notify service consultants immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs can not be completed within the time promised
o Document work performed on each vehicle on the repair order using the concern, cause and correction format
o Road-test vehicles to check work performed
o Ensure that customer vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced
o Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins
o Attend factory sponsored training classes
o Keep shop area neat clean and be able to account for all dealership owned tools at all times
o Understand and follow federal, state and locate regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous waste
o Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company's vision, mission and values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers
o Adheres to all company policies, procedures and safety standards
o Follow company safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals

 

Required Experience

Qualifications:
o Must meet company's requirements for employment
o Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information
o General mechanical skills
o Must have a valid driver's license
o Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
o Professional appearance
o Manual dexterity, good judgment and ability to operate power and hand tools and other types of machinery safely
o Three years of work experience as a service technician (preferred)
o Demonstrated customer service skills
o ASE certification (preferred)



Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
o Exposure to inclement weather
o Ability to operate an automobile
o Prolonged periods of standing, stooping and bending
o Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater then 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
o Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and or pulling of arm or leg controls, or requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and /or pulling of materials