Diesel Automotive Technician

Job Description

 Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in
accordance with dealership and factory standards.
 Diagnoses cause of most malfunctions 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.