Automotive Technician - M-F​/Full Time Days

Job Description

Functions as a skilled-level technician who can perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas, in addition to being specialized areas of repair and who has previously worked as a general service technician.

• 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 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, 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
• Other tasks as assigned

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma / GED
• Preferred Education:
  
  Associates Degree
• Required Experience:
  
  Five or more (5+) years of related experience and/or training or equivalent of education and experience in Automotive Repair and Maintenance field
• Required Certifications and Licensures: A1 - Engine Repair, A2 - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, A3 - Manual Drive Train & Axles, A4 - Suspension & Steering, A5 - Brakes, A6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems, A7 - Heating & Air Conditioning, A8 - Engine Performance, E1 - Truck Equipment Installation & Repair, E2 - Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation & Repair, E3 - Auxiliary Power Systems Installation & Repair, Emergency Vehicle Technician certification
• Preferred Certifications and Licensures: A9 - Light Vehicle Diesel Engines, G1 - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair, L1 - Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification Test, L2 - Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist Certification Test, T1 - Gasoline Engines, T2 - Diesel Engines, T3 - Drive Train, T4 - Brakes, T5 - Suspension & Steering, T6 - Electrical/ Electronic Systems, T7 - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), T8 - Preventive Maintenance Inspection