Certified Toyota Automotive Technician

Coad Toyota of Cape Girardeau is looking for an Experienced Toyota Automotive Technician for our service department. The individual we are seeking is someone with prior Toyota dealership experience with any Toyota Certification and/or ASE certification. The work week will be 4 ten-hour days, the pay range starts at $50K (DOE) and includes turn-time & guarantee. We have a comprehensive compensation plan in addition to an air-conditioned shop. If you think you fit this description give us a call to discuss your qualifications and experience in addition to what we have to offer. The work week is 4 ten hour days, scheduled days to be assigned by the Service Manager.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses the 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.
• 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.
• Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Candidate Criteria:

• 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 the organization.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• 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.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

· 2 years of Toyota Service Technician experience preferred

· High school diploma or equivalent

· ASE Certification required

· Mechanical and troubleshooting skills and ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment

· Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures, and specifications

· Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

· Positive, enthusiastic attitude!

· Willingness to continually learn and enhance your skillset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Have your own set of tools and be ready to put your experience to work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have current valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications?
• Do you have a clean driving record? (No infractions within the last 3 years)
• Do you have current valid Toyota Certifications? If so, please list your current certification.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $100,000