Automotive Technician

WE OFFER:Competitive PayOngoing professional trainingExcellent benefits package includingMedicalDentalVisionLife, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident InsuranceLegal Shield401(k) and profit-sharing plan with employer matchPaid Holiday, Sick and Vacation TimeSUMMARYTo perform diagnoses and repairs and provide an excellent customer service experience.ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Depends on the Technician level position applied for:Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.Diagnoses cause of most malfunctions 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.Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state, and local regulations such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.Reports any safety issues immediately to management.Other tasks as assigned. RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEExperience needed depends on technician level position applied for.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCertifications depend on technical level of position applied for:Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) CertificationsAutomatic Transmission/Transaxle Certification for Auto/Light TruckBrakes Certification for Auto/Light TruckElectrical/Electronic Systems Certification for Auto/Light TruckEngine Performance Certification for Auto/Light TruckEngine Repair Certification for Auto/Light TruckHeating and Air Conditioning Certification for Auto/Light TruckManual Drive Train and Axle Certification for Auto/Light TruckSuspension and Steering Certification for Auto/Light TruckAssembly Specialist Certification for Engine MachinistCylinder Block Specialist Certification for Engine MachinistCylinder Head Specialist Certification for Engine MachinistBrakes Certification for Medium/Heavy TruckDiesel Engines Certification for Medium/Heavy TruckDrive Train Certification for Medium/Heavy TruckElectrical/Electronic Systems Certification for Medium/Heavy TruckGasoline Engines Certification for Medium/Heavy TruckHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certification for Medium/Heavy TruckPreventive Maintenance Inspection Certification for Medium/Heavy TruckSuspension and Steering Certification for Medium/Heavy TruckAutomobile Parts Specialist CertificationMedium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist CertificationAdvanced Series-Automobile Advanced Engine Performance CertificationAdvanced Series-Truck Advanced Electric Diesel Engine Diagnosis CertificationLight Vehicles-Compressed Natural Gas Certification for Alternate FuelsManufacturer TrainingPaint Manufacturer TrainingValid Driver's LicensePhysical demandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.StandingBendingReachingLifting