Automotive Technician

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Functions as a skilled-level technician who can perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas.

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• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
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• Diagnoses the cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
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• Communicates with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
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• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
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• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
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• Communicates with the service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if the work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
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• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
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• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
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• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
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• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
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• Supervises the work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
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• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
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• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies the service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
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• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
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• 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.
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• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
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• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
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• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
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• Other tasks as assigned.
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MUST BE/HAVE:

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1. PUNCTUAL

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2. Language Skills

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3. Mathematical Skills

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4. Reasoning Ability

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