Automotive Technician

We are looking for Technicians of ALL experience levels! Job Responsibilities: Maintains service operations by inspecting and maintaining vehicles.
Automobile Technician Mechanic Job Duties include but are not limited to: Complies with all management directions.
Adheres strictly to all company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing damage.
Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing all grease and fingerprints after repairs are completed.
Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
Accomplishes maintenance and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Duties are subject to change as directed by management or as needed to ensure customer satisfaction.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must work well under pressure, be action and results-oriented, and possess strong organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to multitask.
Must have distinguishing behavior while putting the customer first, working well with others, leading courageously, developing continuously, and achieving results.
Management and leadership skills and training is required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and experience in an automotive finance department is preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of deal structure, banking programs, dealership contracts & compliance.
Working knowledge of automotive DMS systems, automotive inventory management software, and automotive finance applications such as Dealertrack or RouteOne.
Additional experience in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel and possessing the ability to navigate through multiple windows and multiple software systems & 10-key experience is preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as purchase agreements, aftermarket product agreements, financing & lease contracts, and other financial related documents as well as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
The individual must be able to read and write routine reports and correspondence.
The individual must be able to speak effectively amongst a group of customers or employees of the organization.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to understand & carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
The individual must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The individual will work at a desk in an office setting for most of the shift.
S/he will spend several hours a day speaking to clients and internal staff selling, problem solving and making appointments.
Professional personal appearance is required.
NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the dealership reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.
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, emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).