Transmission Technician - Clay, NY

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission repair with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory time allowances and standards.
• Diagnose cause of malfunction using appropriate diagnostic tools and software.
• Remove and disassemble transmission units and perform repairs.
• Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save, tag, and return parts according to dealership and warranty processes.
• Install repaired or replacement transmissions, replace fluids and make appropriate adjustments.
• Road test vehicles when required.
• Communicate with Service Advisor throughout the repair process to keep them and the customer informed.
• Document work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Perform multipoint inspections to determine if additional safety or service work is required/recommended and notifies Service Advisor immediately of findings.
• Attends manufacturer-sponsored training classes.
• Keep up to date with manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Keep the shop area neat and clean.
• Understand, keep up to date with, and comply with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with high complexity automotive repairs.
• Highly skilled at performing diagnostics for complex repairs.
• Experience with pinpoint testing.
• Comfort and skill in using diagnostic software and tools.
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• An in depth understanding of dealership processes, warranty documentation requirements, and best practices.
• Experience performing cap cost analysis.
• Demonstrated ability in prioritizing work and problem solving.
• Valid New York State Inspectors License.

Skills

• Ford Master Technician suspension certification or domestic manufacturer equivalent (preferred).
• Relevant Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (preferred).

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

• Up to 3 weeks vacation time at the time of hire, based on experience.
• Paid Manufacturer Training.
• Sick Leave accrued every week!
• Excellus medical insurance, Guardian dental insurance, and Davis vision insurance.
• Reimbursement for qualifying out of pocket costs.
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac including: Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation time.
• Employee Assistance Program, available to our employees and their family members free of charge!
• Advancement opportunities within a large organization.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.