Automotive Technician

Responsibilities and Duties

• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical problems and performing repair work on vehicles as needed.
• Conducting routine  maintenance on vehicles aiming to prolong vehicle functionality and longevity.
• Repairing or replacing broken or dysfunctional vehicle parts and fixing various fluid leaks (oil, coolant, etc.)
• Read manufacturer’s drawings and manuals.
• Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools.
• Keep shop equipment operating, including maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing and more.
• Drive manual transmission vehicles.
• Basic computer and internet literacy and use computer diagnostic equipment.
• Communicating directly with the service advisor(s) or manager regarding the status of the service work.
• Continuously learning new technical information and repair techniques as required by the company.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the department manager/supervisor.

Skills

• Proven experience as an automotive technician with strong diagnostic skills.
• Mechanical experience working on, but not limited to, diesel engines, alignment, driving, brakes and welding.
• Strong communication skills to confidently converse with customers and clients.
• Strong work ethic and act with integrity and professionalism.
• Posses a great, teamwork attitude and be goals driven with the desire to want to help others.
• Be drug free and want to work for a great company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New ASE Certfication or desire for certification a plus
• At least 2-3 years of automotive repair. experience preferred.
• Knowledge of shop equipment preferred (wheel and tire alignment, alignment system, diagnostic equipment, A/C equipment, etc.)