Diagnostic Technician
DOBBS TIRE & AUTO CENTERS · Edwardsville, IL · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Roles And Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair vehicles accurately, efficiently, and with a level of quality that exceeds customer expectations.
- Perform advanced diagnostic and repair work as assigned, including emission control systems, throttle body injection, electrical and computerized vehicle systems, anti-lock brakes, cruise control, drivability issues, transmissions, A/C systems, and four-wheel drive components.
- Execute all duties of Repair and Maintenance Technician roles as needed to support daily operations.
- Train and mentor service department team members on vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
- Aid management with daily operations, including estimating work orders, requisitioning parts, maintaining shop organization, and supervising technicians as needed.
- Safely operate all machinery, equipment, and diagnostic tools, including scan tools, DSOs, and smoke machines.
- Ensure compliance with all company and safety regulations at all times.
- Perform additional tasks as necessary to maintain shop efficiency and provide exceptional customer service.
Success Factors
- A strong belief in safety- Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation
- Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
- Strong work ethic with a commitment to results
- Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
- Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
- Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
- Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
- Strong critical thinker with a high level of attention to detail
- Highly-customer centric and master relationship builder
- Subject matter expert in the use of standard automotive diagnostic tools and repair equipment
- Subject matter expert of automotive systems and advanced diagnostic and repair techniques
- Provides guidance, training, and support to junior technicians and service staff
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; communicate effectively with customers and team members
- Ability to perform basic calculations, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret graphs