Cosmetic Associate - Mitigation/Glass

About the role

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales, finance, and servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and employees by putting the right customer in the right vehicle on the right terms and on their path to ownership. Our dealerships nationwide use a transparent pricing approach that eliminates haggling and gimmicks, and our reconditioning centers breathe new life into pre‑owned vehicles. If you have DRIVE and want to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify various needed cosmetic repairs using DriveTime standards and tools.
• Complete glass repairs as necessary and review all completed work with lead/supervisor.
• Use, store, and maintain equipment properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a daily performance log and review with the Reconditioning Center General Manager.
• Achieve the established goal for throughput, efficiency, and quality.
• Establish consistency among cosmetic associates and technicians by adhering, enforcing, and promoting DT Standards.
• Review and communicate all issues with the appropriate Cosmetic Associate, Reconditioning Manager, and ICGM.
• Perform daily area inspections to ensure Cosmetic Associates keep clean and safe workstations.
• Portray a positive image of DriveTime and actively participate in the creation of a positive, professional work environment.
• Maintain workstation performance while adhering to DriveTime guidelines, policies, and practices and acting ethically and with integrity at all times and with all employees.

Skills

• Must be proficient in automotive repairs.
• Must be able to troubleshoot basic automotive concerns.
• Must be able to communicate the causes and recommended corrections for vehicle issues.
• Must be able to meet metric performance targets.
• Must be able to learn and operate basic computer systems.
• Must be organized and punctual.
• Must maintain a safe and compliant work space.
• Must be able to learn and comply with all DriveTime standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Certificate or Associate’s degree in automotive technology or work experience equivalent (2 years or more) in automotive repair.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.
• Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet.
• Requires standing for extended periods with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, wet, and may have fumes or odors from vehicle maintenance.
• Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Requires use of safety equipment that may include but is not limited to face shield or goggles, non‑slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
• Requires some driving and frequent typing.
• Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety‑sensitive/technical environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage – DriveTime covers a sizable amount of insurance