Repair Technician I job

Completes all automotive maintenance and repairs: engine repair, gas and diesel, automatic transmission/transaxle diagnosis and repair, manual transmission/ transaxle diagnosis and repair, suspension and steering diagnosis and repair, brakes diagnosis and repair, including ABS/traction control, electrical diagnosis and repair, heating and air conditioning diagnosis and repair, engine performance diagnosis and repair

Maintains in-depth knowledge of specialized skills, and continue to develop additional technical skills, to enable flexibility in work assignments

Maintains a clean, well-organized work area. Properly maintains tools and equipment and follow safety procedures as outlined in the safety information supplied by each equipment manufacturer and corporate safety policies

Organizes the work presented and plan for the highest efficiency in the performance of all job functions, including vehicle movement

Accurately performs repairs and maintenance on all vehicles presented in a professional manner, as specified in manufacturer-designed procedures or accepted industry practices

Accurately completes all paperwork, including, repair information on work orders, information for state and emission inspections, etc.

Verifies repairs are properly completed by re-testing repaired system to ensure proper function and road tests vehicles, as necessary, to identify concerns or validate repair

Returns vehicle in clean condition; does not disturb personal property in the vehicle unless movement is required for repair procedures

Completely reviews repair orders with Service Advisor to ensure all repairs requested are completed

Obtains approval from Service Advisor, who will create an estimate and obtain customer approval before work begins. Submits written requests to the service advisor for approval to sell any additional items that are identified and determined to be worn or defective upon disassembly of a system or sub system

Reads, understands and utilizes appropriate technical bulletins

Attends automotive classes, seminars and meetings, as recommended by management

Performs other related duties as required.

Competitive hourly and flat rate pay with an annual incentive plan

$2500 Sign-On bonus

Exceptional benefits within 30 days of hire, to include 401k matching

17 Paid Days off and no Sunday work hours

Tuition reimbursement for receiving additional ASE certifications

A free AAA Membership and numerous employee discounts

Knowledge of PC-based automotive computer equipment and software applications

Effective organizational and analytical skills, along with effective written and oral communication skills to enable accurate completion of assignments and effective interaction with others

Ability to adjust work schedule and priorities to meet business needs

Bilingual communication skills (preferred)

High school or equivalent required. Automotive trade school certification or equivalent preferred

Must be ASE Certified in 4 levels from A1-A8, X1

EPA Certified in Refrigerant Recovery required

Smog license, ASE G1 and A9 a plus

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and the ability to operate passenger vehicles and light and medium-duty trucks with automatic and manual transmissions

3 yrs experience inspecting and repairing cars and light trucks

Lifting and carrying tires and parts, weighing up to 50 pounds, several times a day; bending and kneeling to vacuum and clean vehicles; pushing cars several times a month; and climbing ladders to retrieve parts several times a day. Some exposure to loud noises every day for up to 30 minutes at a time from air tools and auto repair equipment. A percent of time is spent traveling by car to pick up parts