Technician

Job Title: Automotive Service Technician 
SUMMARY : Functions as a skilled-level technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas, in addition to being specialized in particular areas of repair.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards. 
• 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. 
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order. 
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician. 
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events. 
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins. 
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• 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.
• 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. 
• Reliable attendance at scheduled shifts.
• Other duties may be assigned. 
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, ETC. 
High School graduate or GED
Technical Training school graduate to obtain your Degree in Automotive repair or Diesel repair
ASE certification in at least one skill level recommended
Must posses a valid drivers license with a clean driving record and clean criminal history 
 
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.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lb
Talking, hearing, collecting, handling, inputting, preparing, sitting, standing, walking; Repeated reaching, 
bending, stooping, squatting occasional ladder climbing, pushing and pulling. Lifting, carrying and maneuvering up to 50 pounds
These responsibilities, qualifications, expectations, skills, physical demands and work environment toleration 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.
The duties listed are a general guideline. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to 
assign or reassign hours, duties or responsibilities to this job at any time.