Hourly Technician
Role Overview
Summary/Objective The Hourly Technician diagnoses and performs repairs on all vehicle components with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealer and manufacturer/factory standards.
Essential Functions
Full automotive troubleshooting and testing
Maintains a clean, efficient work area and assists in keeping the shop neat and organized
Ensures that customer vehicles are repaired accurately and kept clean
Road test vehicles to ensure qualify repair the first time
Diagnoses malfunctions and perform the necessary repairs for them
Ability to perform any additional related duties as required and assigned by Service Manager or Shop Foreman
Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended
Communicates with Service Advisor and/or Dispatcher if additional work is needed
Aids Service Writer as needed to write work orders, conduct test rides, interact with the customer, or in any other way to guarantee customer satisfaction
Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order
Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
Follows all attendance and punctuality standards with adherences to timekeeping standards. Employees are required to record the beginning and ending times of any shift, break, or departure from work for personal reasons
Attends pertinent training on request
Follows the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
Other duties as assigned
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Overview
Summary/Objective The Hourly Technician diagnoses and performs repairs on all vehicle components with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealer and manufacturer/factory standards.
Essential Functions
Full automotive troubleshooting and testing
Maintains a clean, efficient work area and assists in keeping the shop neat and organized
Ensures that customer vehicles are repaired accurately and kept clean
Road test vehicles to ensure qualify repair the first time
Diagnoses malfunctions and perform the necessary repairs for them
Ability to perform any additional related duties as required and assigned by Service Manager or Shop Foreman
Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended
Communicates with Service Advisor and/or Dispatcher if additional work is needed
Aids Service Writer as needed to write work orders, conduct test rides, interact with the customer, or in any other way to guarantee customer satisfaction
Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order
Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
Follows all attendance and punctuality standards with adherences to timekeeping standards. Employees are required to record the beginning and ending times of any shift, break, or departure from work for personal reasons
Attends pertinent training on request
Follows the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
Other duties as assigned
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- Competencies
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Knowledge of automotive systems
- Ability to use technical reference materials and technical manuals
- Ability to communicate technical terms to non-technical audience
- Ability to follow processes to ensure quality and safety
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
- Ability to listen to customer and determine how to assist them
- Maintains positive attitude
- Time management skills and ability to prioritize
- Excellent communication skills and works well in a team environment
- Supervisory Responsibility
- Work Environment Will primarily work in an automotive shop environment. Workspace is covered but may involve various weather conditions such as heat and cold as well as safety hazards due to the nature of work. May experience loud noise on a regular basis. Medium/Heavy Work---Will lift over 50 pounds with assistance device required and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to or over 35 pounds with assistance device available as needed. This position will require the employee to be standing for prolonged periods of time This position requires the ability to push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, and walk on a regular basis This position involves repetitive motion This position requires the ability to talk and hear
- Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Shop Business Hours with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment. One to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred Education and Experience Previous Automotive Technician experience or recent completion of automotive tech trade school preferred
- Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations) Valid Driver's License
Dealership Name
Kearny Mesa Toyota
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San Diego, CA, USA
Area of Interest
Service and Parts
Position Type
Full-time
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