Technician

Job Details Job Location: Carlsbad, CA 92018 Salary Range: $34.00 - $34.00 Hourly SUMMARY Functions as a skilled level technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards. Follows the manufacturer's warranty policies and procedures. 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. Properly documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order. Road tests vehicles when required. Participates in manufacturer and dealer training programs, achieving certification levels as directed by management Communicates with customers when requested. 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. Maintains professional appearance. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school graduate. No prior experience or training. Must be able to demonstrate technical aptitude for mechanical repairs. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications Preferred 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 Assembly Specialist Certification for Engine Machinist Cylinder Block Specialist Certification for Engine Machinist Cylinder Head Specialist Certification for Engine Machinist Advanced Series Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Certification Advanced Electric Diesel Engine Diagnosis Certification Light Vehicles Compressed Manufacturer Training - Bronze through Gold Valid Driver's License Must be insurable by Company Standards PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Activities Activity Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand x Walk x Sit x Use hands to finger, handle, or feel x Reach with hands and arms x Climb or balance x Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl x Talk or hear x Taste or smell x Lifting/Moving The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision Abilities Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision Distance vision Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside. The typical noise level for this job’s work environment is moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to: moving mechanical parts outdoor weather conditions. fumes or airborne particles risk of electrical shock work with explosives and vibration. toxic or caustic chemicals #J-18808-Ljbffr