Automotive Technician - Apprentice or Trainee

# Automotive Technician - Apprentice or Trainee Full-Time Henderson, COService

Apply Now## Description Transwest is looking for an Automotive Service Trainee who will be responsible for the timely, efficient and effective repair of customer and company vehicles.
** WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:
*** Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
* 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
* HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
* Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
* Employee Car Discount Program
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Perform work as outlined in repair order.
* Verify warranty, if applicable, on all repair orders.
* Perform all work with efficiency and accuracy and in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
* Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunction.
* Communicate with the parts department to secure necessary parts.
* Save and tag warranty parts.
* Advise shop foreman and provide recommendation if repair order needs to be adjusted.
* Repair documented in technician comments during each active time punch.
* Road test vehicles as needed for quality assessment.
* Maintain working knowledge of factory technical bulletins.
* Ensure customer vehicle cleanliness.
* Maintain neat and orderly work area.
* Accountable for all dealership owned tools.
* Uphold federal, state and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste.
* Perform job duties and functions with flexibility in the event circumstances shift, i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technology developments.
* Other duties as assigned by the manager.
** WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
*** Required to perform work inside and outside, in all-weather situations, at the shop division location.
* Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
* Manual dexterity, fine manipulation and the ability to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 80 lbs.
* Must be able to operate simple to complex and heavy-duty machinery.
* Normal range of hearing and vision.
** REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE &

SKILLS:

*** High school diploma or equivalent.
* Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing.
* Candidate must have experience diagnosing and repairing passenger automobiles.
* Dealership experience a plus!
* Candidate must be a motivated individual who can work independently.
* Familiarity with all aspects of gas and diesel truck repair and maintenance including; engine repair, transmission repair, drivability and electrical diagnostics, suspension, brake systems, etc.
* Proficient in appropriate computer information systems including Tech II and SI2000 (GMC Chevrolet).
* Candidate must possess a complete set of hand tools with rollaway toolbox.
* Excellent verbal and communication skills.
* Detail oriented.
* Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.
** JOB DETAILS:
*** Type:
Hourly
* Compensation Range: $18.00 to $22.00
* Shift: Day Shift

* Reports To:

Service Manager
* Closing Date:
When Filled
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