Automotive Technician - Full-Time M-F/8 Hour Days

Functions as a skilled-level technician who can perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas, in addition to being specialized areas of repair and who has previously worked as a general service technician.

Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards

Diagnoses cause of any malfunction 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

Required Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.

Required Experience / Skills: (5) years of related experience and/or training or equivalent of education and experience in Automotive Repair and Maintenance field.

Required Certifications and Licensures: The following Automotive Service Excellence Certifications within first 18-24 months of employment: A1 - Engine Repair, A2 - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, A3 - Manual Drive Train & Axles, A4 - Suspension & Steering, A5 - Brakes, A6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems, A7 - Heating & Air Conditioning, A8 - Engine Performance, E1 - Truck Equipment Installation & Repair, E2 - Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation & Repair, E3 - Auxiliary Power Systems Installation & Repair, Emergency Vehicle Technician certification.

Salary Range: $25.85 - $37.49/ Hourly Rate