Automotive Technician - Jonesboro, AR

MISSION

To provide safe, quality automotive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to customer vehicles

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Test drive customer vehicles and run diagnostic devices
• Perform accurate diagnosis of check engine, air bag, antilock, and traction control lights
• Diagnose and repair issues that cause vibration and noise
• Perform mechanical repairs of brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, and all other major automotive systems
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Perform wheel alignment service
• Perform state safety and emissions inspections
• Perform General Service tasks as necessary
• Maintain tools and a clean work area
• Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
• Protect company assets
• Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
• Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
• Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education: Associate's Degree or Trade School
• Minimum Job-Specific Experience: 3-5 years
• Management Experience: N/A
• Driver’s License Required: Yes
• Other Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: Tire Industry Association ATS certification, ASE certifications, vendor-provided training

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA’s)

Job-Specific KSA’s:

• Tire & Automotive Industry – Essential industry information including tire brands, designs, treads; proper safety and functional procedures, and relevant customer markets. Mastery of all major automotive emissions, engine management, and electrical systems
• Mechanical — Knowledge of automotive vehicles and tools, including their repair, and maintenance.
• Customer Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.