Automotive Technician

Automotive Technician

Requirements

• Reading and writing
• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks
• Must have a valid automobile driver’s license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles
• Must have a minimum 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.

Responsibilities

• Personally road tests automobiles (both before and after service work is performed)
• Performs inspections on assigned vehicles following BSRO procedures (according to M.A.P. Guidelines) to reports findings to service management
• Adequately explains mechanical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include teammates and Bosses on an as-required basis
• Performs tasks for which they are qualified in one or more of the following areas: brakes, electrical, engine performance, engine repair, heating/air conditioning, suspension/steering, automatic transmissions/transaxles and manual drivetrains and axles
• Keeps store management aware of service area mechanical repair problems as they occur
• Performs other duties as assigned or as required for the orderly management of the store, such as: removing mounting and/or installing tires, shock absorbers, batteries and other automotive supplies and services; loading and unloading trucks requiring the movement of items weighting up to 100 lbs
• Drives Boss or company vehicles to drop off and pick-up Bosses or automotive parts
• Practices proficiency in the application of BSRO methods, standards and procedures
• Continuously learns new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay or become proficient in automotive diagnosis and repair
• Maintains A.S.E. certification(s)
• BSRO certifications completed and current
• Follows all BSRO applicable BSRO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies
• Maintains service center standards of cleanliness, orderliness and appearance of space and equipment in the service department
• Reviews maintenance/operating efficiency of tools and store equipment, i.e. engine diagnostic equipment, alignment machines, brake lathes, etc. If needed, the store will contact the qualified repair vendor to perform the maintenance
• Complies with company safety policy and federal/state OSHA safety requirements which include, but is not limited to, the wearing of approved eye protection, proper lifting techniques, proper wheel torqueing, proper footwear, etc.
• Attends meetings as required by management
• Helps to provide on-the-job training for new Maintenance Technicians, General Service Positions, Installers and apprentice VSTs
• Other duties as assigned by Store Manager, Service Manager and/or Manager of Vehicle Services

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S.E certification in at least one of A1-A8 is preferred. Will accept equivalent external qualifications or training certifications. (New Hires with external similar qualification/certification will have up to 2 years of employment to comply.)