Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Technician

Reports to : Service Manager

Job Description :

• Repair and overhaul automobiles, vans, trucks and other automotive vehicles.
• Examine vehicle and discuss with customer, service advisor, or service manager the nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
• Plan work procedure using charts, technical manuals, diagnostic equipment and experience.
• Remove, disassemble, inspect, repairs and replace units such as engines, transmissions and differentials as required.
• Rewire ignition systems, lights and instrumental panels.
• Reline and adjust brakes, aligns front ends and repair or replace shock absorbers.
• Replace and adjust headlights and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers.
• Works in a cooperative and professional manner with all personnel.
• Conform to the company’s policy on non-discrimination and harassment.
• Greet all members of the public in a courteous and non-discriminatory manner and maintain a professional demeanor while on the job.
• Road tests vehicles as needed before and / or after repair.
• Properly uses all personal protective equipment. Treats members of the public in a courteous and non-discriminatory manner, and maintains a professional demeanor while on the job. Never use profanity.
• Adheres to the dealership’s sexual harassment / non-discrimination policies and the other policies in the dealership handbook.
• Maintain ongoing compliancy with Car Pros Policies and Procedures via Compli.
• Follow Car Pros standards regarding dress code / uniforms.
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Types of Equipment / Machinery Used on the Job :

Hydraulic or electric hoists

Hydraulic jacks

Engine hoists

Jack stands

Brake lathes

Mechanical or hydraulic presses

Drill press

Tire servicing equipment

Grinders

Welding equipment-electric or gas

Diagnostic equipment

Types of Tools Used on the Job :

Hand and air tools

Measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, thickness gauges and pressure / temperature gauges.

Vehicles Driven or Moved as Part of the Job :

Vehicles moved by hand or driven into work bays

Test driving

Move new or used vehicles for customers

Demonstrate new or used vehicles to potential customers.

New and used car repositioning on sales lots as required for display.

Other Driving as assigned

Personal Protective Equipment / Clothing Required :

Safety equipment provided by business :

• Hearing protection as required.
• Face shield / clear goggles / welding goggles.
• Respirators / face masks.

Possible Chemical Exposure as Regular Part of Job :

• Numerous chemical products are handled on a frequent basis as a normal part of this job.
• In order to recognize and protect him / herself from chemicals in the work place the employee will :
• Attend training in company’s hazard communication program (workers’ right to know).
• Utilize chemical inventory list.
• Utilize material safety data sheet (MSDS) file.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment at all times.

Physical Demands :

A. Standing : Intermittent, not to equal more than 40% of the working day.

B. Walking : Intermittent, not to equal more than 20% of the working day.

C. Sitting : Intermittent, not to equal more than 5% of the working day.

D. Stooping (bending at the waist), kneeling (at knees) and crouching (at knee and waist) : Infrequent activity, not equal to or more than 35% of the working day.

E. *Lifting : Maximum of 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.

F. *Carrying : Maximum of 25 lbs. on a frequent basis.

G. Pushing and pulling : Frequent activity using equipment and hand tools.

H. Climbing and balancing : Occasional activity

I. Crawling : Occasional activity

J. Twisting or turning of trunk : Frequent activity

K. Reaching : Frequent activity

L. Handling : Frequent activity (hand tools, etc.)

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.

Environmental Exposure (outside and inside) :

Weather Conditions

Dust

Fumes

Mist

Gases

Odors

Hazards : Noise and vibration (normal) : Electrical air tools, machinery and various repair and diagnostic equipment and automobile engines.

Benefits :

After 60 days of employment, employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short / long-term disability, and basic life / AD&D insurance.

Car Pros sponsors 80% of basic medical (Kaiser Permanente), dental, and vision insurance for employees. Employees pay the additional cost for dependents and any voluntary elections.

At Car Pros, we believe in supporting your long-term financial security. That's why we offer a 401k plan that you can enroll in after just one year of service.

Additionally, you'll accrue one-hour personal time off for every 30 hours worked, giving you the flexibility you need.

Pay : $26.33-$39.50 / hr.