Technician - Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Fort Walton Beach

Job Details:
Location – Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Fort Walton – Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Position – Full Time. Travel – Negligible. Shift – Day.

• A Class: Skilled-level technician able to diagnose and repair across all areas, specialized in certain repair areas, previously worked as a B-Class general service technician.
• B Class: Experienced technician who can diagnose and repair most vehicle components with minimal supervision, previously worked as a C-Class general service technician.
• C Class: Performs most assigned tasks with some supervision, requiring average mechanical knowledge.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform work as outlined on repair order efficiently and accurately, in accordance with dealership and factory standards with limited or no supervision.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts of the job if under warranty or requested by the customer.
• Examine assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicate with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if outlined work is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician.
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools and events.
• Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensure customers' cars are kept clean and notify service advisor immediately of any changes in appearance or condition.
• Keep shop area neat and clean.
• Maintain and be accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to the proper place and condition.
• Understand and comply with federal, state and local regulations such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know.
• Operate all tools and equipment safely.
• Report any safety issues immediately to management.
• Ensure customer vehicles are kept clean and returned in their original condition.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
• Supervise the work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.

• Diagnose the cause of most malfunctions and perform repair.
• Supervise the work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.

• Diagnose vehicle problems based on customer complaints and inspection.
• Install optional equipment specified by the customer or dealer.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be on time and work the entirety of the scheduled shift.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to prioritize tasks within their workstation.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Apply common sense to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
• Operate hand, power, and shop tools and use computer diagnostic equipment.
• Operate overhead and floor‑mounted oil and grease guns, transmission machines, air‑conditioner service machines, radiator service machines, hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Lift and move work‑related items up to 50 pounds.
• Push, pull, lift, and bend at the knees and waist, twist the body at the waist, raise and hold arms overhead, and turn head‑neck‑shoulders as needed.

• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Present information and respond to questions…