Automotive Technician - M-F/Full Time Days

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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: The following Automotive Service Excellence Certifications within first 18-24 months of employment: 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: The following Automotive Service Excellence Certifications: 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