Express Service Technician - CMA's Colonial Nissan

Description

CMA's Colonial Nissan has an opportunity for an Express Service Technician.  This position is a gateway to the CMA Technician Apprentice Training Program and the Career Path to become a Certified Nissan Master Technician.  The ideal candidate will have experience in an Automotive Technology Program or 1 year of previous experience in a similar role.

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses vehicle problems based on customer complaints and inspection.
• 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.
• Creates video multi-point inspection and 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.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• 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.

Requirements

Education / Experience

• 1-2 years Automotive Technology education (High School, Trade School or Community College).
• 1-2 years experience in a similar role.
• A combination of education and experience.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications:

• Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Brakes Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Engine Performance Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Engine Repair Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Heating and Air Conditioning Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Manual Drive Train and Axle Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Suspension and Steering Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Damage Analysis and Estimating Certification for Collision Repair
• Mechanical and Electrical Components Certification for Collision Repair
• Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certification for Collision Repair
• Painting and Refinishing Certification for Collision Repair
• Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certification for Collision Repair
• Assembly Specialist Certification for Engine Machinist
• Cylinder Block Specialist Certification for Engine Machinist
• Cylinder Head Specialist Certification for Engine Machinist
• Brakes Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Diesel Engines Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Drive Train Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Gasoline Engines Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Preventive Maintenance Inspection Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Suspension and Steering Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
• Automobile Parts Specialist Certification
• Medium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist Certification
• Advanced Series—Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Certification
• Advanced Series—Truck Advanced Electric Diesel Engine Diagnosis Certification
• Light Vehicles—Compressed Natural Gas Certification for Alternate Fuels

OTHER:

Manufacturer Training

State Emission Certification

State Vehicle Inspector Certification

Valid Driver's License - Good Driving Record