What are the responsibilities and job description for the TECHNICIAN I position at Chaparral Motorsports?
Job Summary:
The Technician I is an entry-level role for individuals with foundational mechanical aptitude. This technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on metric motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs under supervision. This role is ideal for graduates of powersports tech programs or individuals transitioning from general automotive repair.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform basic maintenance services: oil changes, chain lubes, brake pad replacements, tire installations, and other routine maintenance per OEM specs.
- Assist in the removal and installation of basic mechanical components under supervision
- Conduct safety inspections on motorcycles, side-by-sides, and ATVs.
- Support senior technicians by staging tools and prepping bikes for service.
- Remove and replace worn parts under supervision (e.g., chains, sprockets, batteries).
- Assist with disassembly and reassembly of vehicle components.
- Maintain a clean bay and return tools and parts to proper locations after use.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Follow safety, environmental, and shop protocols.
- Attend dealership or manufacturer-led entry-level training programs.
- Demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, and willingness to learn from others.
Training & Knowledge Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of or enrollment in a motorcycle or powersports repair training program (e.g., MMI, NATEF, or community college).
- Basic understanding of 2-stroke and 4-stroke engine operation.
- Ability to use hand tools, torque wrenches, and basic diagnostic equipment.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to pass and drug screen
- Must have a clean driving record and an M class license.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routines reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add and subtract three-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Physical Demands:
- Manual Dexterity: Regular use of hands, arms, and fingers to operate hand tools, power tools, diagnostic devices, and precision measuring instruments.
- Standing/Walking: Must be able to stand and walk on hard surfaces for up to 8–10 hours per day.
- Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 75 lbs unassisted; heavier items may require team lifting or mechanical assistance.
- Bending/Crouching: Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, and crawling under vehicles.
- Visual Requirements: Visual acuity needed for working with small parts, color-coded wires, diagnostic screens, and reading service manuals or computer monitors.
- Auditory Requirements: Ability to identify vehicle issues by sound (e.g., engine knocking, belt squeal, bearing whine).
- Repetitive Motion: Frequent repetitive movements when using torque wrenches, ratchets, and diagnostic tools.
Work Environment:
- Shop Environment: Indoor/outdoor service facility with exposure to fluctuating temperatures, loud noise levels, dust, chemicals, exhaust fumes, and oil residues.
- Noise Exposure: High noise levels from engines, impact tools, air compressors, and dynos; hearing protection provided as required.
- Chemical Exposure: Frequent exposure to petroleum products, brake cleaner, degreasers, coolant, battery acid, and adhesives; must use provided PPE.
- Safety Protocols: Must wear safety glasses, gloves, and protective footwear at all times. Shop PPE policy strictly enforced.
- Work Schedule: Full-time position requiring occasional overtime or weekend hours depending on customer demand or seasonal workload.
Salary : $23 - $26