What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Service Technician position at Hopelink?
Title: Automotive Service Technician
Location: Kent, WA
Work Schedule:
- During training: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
- After training: Sunday through Thursday 10:00am-6:30pm
The career opportunity:
The Hopelink Automotive Service Technician will perform work in the diagnosis, repair and service Fleet vehicles, Medium & Heavy-Duty Transit Buses with gasoline and diesel engines. This role is primarily responsible for preventive maintenance, diagnostics and repairs with other related fleet repairs required.
Your qualities:
- 2 years’ experience in an automotive shop/dealership or technical college setting
- Valid CDL or the ability to obtain one within 5 weeks of hire. (Training for CDL class C license will be provided at no cost to employee)
- Valid DOT Medical Examination Certificate or the ability to obtain one prior to hire date.
- Computer/technology proficiency: ability to use MS Office 365, MS Outlook, and online systems including timekeeping, and program specific systems, etc.
- This position is a Service Critical Employeewith specific attendance requirements. Because of the critical nature of this role to Hopelink operations, it is important that you are able to:
- Report to the worksite during your scheduled hours, regardless of weather conditions or other emergencies
- Manage your own transportation needs in adverse weather, including possible limitations to public transportation options
- Have a specific plan to address any other possible attendance barriers that arise during adverse weather and other emergencies, such as disrupted utilities or public services, road closures, school closures, etc.
**Due to Federal Regulations, this position is considered a Safety Sensitive Position, therefore employees are required to undergo a full criminal background check and pre-employment Federal DOT drug screening, and are subject to random screenings, which include THC among other restricted substances.
What you will be doing:
- Plan, organize and perform preventative maintenance and repairs on public transportation vehicles, passenger shuttle vans, and Hopelink passenger vehicles
- Diagnose and repair tires, cooling, electrical, brakes (including ABS), steering, air intake systems, fuel injection systems, suspension systems, and electronic components
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair wheelchair lifts, wheelchair ramps and other related systems
- Repair and replace interior systems and components
- Install and/or remove specialized equipment to meet department's specific needs
- Operate standard shop equipment including computerized wheel balancer, various hydraulic service lifts, jacks, jack stands, pre overhead fluid dispensers, and various hand tools
- Perform equipment inspection, service, and maintenance-schedules
- Assist incoming vehicles to determine the nature of work required, determine work priorities, and coordinate work with other Hopelink staff
- Record keeping for vehicle maintenance history
- Troubleshoot bus issues over the phone
- Discuss mechanical problems with mechanics and help troubleshoot repairs
- Enforce safety rules and regulations
How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
- Compensation: $28/hour DOE
- New Hire Incentive: $3,000
- Vacation, holiday, float, and sick leave pro-rated.
- Not Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit eligible.
- 401k with Employer Match
- Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes
- Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching
- Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities
Hopelink Mission and Values:
Hopelink’s mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community to help people make a lasting change.
Our Values are Growth & Human Potential, Inclusion, Compassion, Relationships Built in Trust, Quality of our Work, and Fiscal Stewardship.
We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the involvement and success of all individuals and respects the new possibilities that are created when diverse people, beliefs and values are included.
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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.