Automotive Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Automotive Technician to join our team at Chris Auffenberg Chrysler of Herrin. As a Chrysler Certified Technician, you will be responsible for performing diagnoses and repairs in all areas, with a focus on specialized areas of repair.

• Perform work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, adhering to dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repair, communicating with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts of the job if under warranty or requested by the customer.
• Examine assigned vehicles to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicate with the service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician.
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Ensure that customers' cars are kept clean, notifying the service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keep the shop area neat and clean.
• Maintain and be accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Report any safety issues immediately to management.

• High School Diploma Required
• Chrysler Level 3 Certified & Diesel Technician
• Valid Driver's License

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.