Automotive Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

• 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.

• Inspects and test drives newly delivered vehicles for obvious damage and missing major components and drivability functions.

• Installs optional equipment specified by the customer or dealer.

• 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.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation and Sick Time

• 401(k)

• Free Tuition Through Strayer University

• Career Advancement Opportunities