Automotive Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Automotive Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. They will also oversee the work of any apprentice technician assigned to them.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities : (Additional duties as assigned)

• Receive repair orders from Team Leader and take to stall area.
• Perform work as outlined in repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
• Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Advise service advisor and / or Team Leader immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Document work performed.
• Road-test vehicle when required or refer to the Team Leader, keeping in mind that the customer’s vehicle should not be used for personal errands.
• Supervise the work of any apprentice as assigned.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.
• Keep the shop area neat and be able to always account for all dealership-owned tools. Return special tools to tool kit in tool room.
• Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Be familiar with MSDS location and information. Must wear and / or use all provided protective items, including eye protection, guards, etc.
• Road test vehicle to quality check work performed as necessary.
• Maintain CSI in top 10% of group.
• Adhere to dealership policies and procedures set forth by dealership management and manufacturer specifications.

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