Service Tech

Position: Service Tech A
SUMMARY Functions as a skilled-level technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs in all  addition to being specialized in particular areas of repair, and who has previously worked as a2nd Class general service technician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.

Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair.

Communicates with Parts department to obtain needed parts.

Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.

Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.

Communicates with service advisor(s) immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.

Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.

Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician,Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.

Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.

Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.

Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.

Ensures that customers’ cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.

Keeps shop area neat and clean.

Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.

Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.

Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Keeps up with all Manufacturer training, safety compliance training, OEM training, and security on a timely basis.

Ensure that the work area is kept clean.

Maintains a professional appearance.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Assists the assigned technician as needed.

Other duties as assigned by the Service Manager, General Manager, or Chief Operating Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

Driving is essential to the position; must have and maintain current, valid driver's license and a clean driving abstract.

Strong communication skills

Proficient in automotive shop management software.

Strong problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Two to four years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER

SKILLS:

Basic computer skills

Proficient with Email & Communication Proficient in automotive shop management software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Certification for Auto/Light Truck Brakes Certification for Auto/Light Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for Auto/Light Truck Engine Performance Certification for…