Automotive Quality Technician Entry Level

Why Join Our Team?

At Master's, we are in the business of moving people forward, not only in vehicles but also in their careers. We are a fast-growing, innovative transportation company seeking individuals who align with our company values of pursuing excellence, operating with high integrity, having a positive attitude, and being solutions oriented. In our recently expanded headquarters in Kansas City, our employees conduct their work in a 40-acre, state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility. We take pride in how we conduct business, and our leadership team values and supports employee growth and advancement, fostering a positive work environment maximized on success. For people looking to build their skills, advance their careers, and grow in their professions, now is the perfect time to be a part of Master's Transportation.

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Leave and 12 Paid Holidays.
• Competitive health insurance, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and short/long- term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Discounts on travel, entertainment and more.
• Investment in Employee Development

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am to 3:30pm

Work Location: Headquarters, Kansas City, MO

Job Summary: The Automotive Quality Technician will have a strong background in automotive service and repair, with a familiarity with buses. This role will specialize in ensuring units completed from our production line are ready for the field. The Automotive Quality Technician plays a crucial role in diagnosing and fixing vehicle issues, completing routine maintenance services, and ensuring that all completed units meet the highest standards of quality and safety.


Essential Functions:

• Identify mechanical problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment.
• Test parts and systems to ensure that they are mechanically sound.
• Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined.
• Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, giving tune-ups, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires.
• Install basic parts such as wheel liners and mud flaps.
• Disassemble and reassemble parts.
• Use testing equipment to ensure that repairs and maintenance are effective.
• Portering when needed.
• Partner with Production Support to identify and resolve defects on completed units from the production line.

Competencies:

• Time Management.
• Computer technology proficiency
• Innovation.
• Sense of Urgency.
• Problem-Solving.
• Technical skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional service center environment.

• This role routinely uses standard equipment.

Physical Demands:

• May work indoors or outdoors, but more commonly work indoors.
• Are often exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment that result in cuts, bruises, or minor burns.
• Work inside enclosed vehicles, such as buses and vans. Often working in cramped workspaces underneath vehicles requires getting into awkward positions.
• Regularly wear protective gear, such as goggles or earplugs.
• Are exposed to contaminants, such as antifreeze and chemical degreasers, daily.
• Are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable daily.
• Are sometimes exposed to inadequate lighting conditions.
• May sometimes work in cold or hot temperatures, depending on the work locale.
• May work near others, such as when sharing the same space in a garage.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds

Required Education/Experience/Certifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of automotive mechanical job experience.

Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications :

• CDL preferred or obtainable within 6 months.
• Experience in the Bus Industry in a service shop or manufacturing environment.

Travel Requirements

None

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Master's Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master's Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.