Auto/Tire Technician

Consumer Reports; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Consumer Reports seeks an Automotive/Tire Technician to join their Auto Testing Team for a one-year term. The role involves servicing vehicles for testing while ensuring high standards of performance and safety. Candidates should be passionate about automotive work, possess relevant certifications, and have strong communication skills to excel in this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift materials up to 100-lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and tires for testing by servicing and maintaining equipment.
• Set up test courses and perform vehicle instrumentation maintenance.
• Assist with data checking, cleaning, and entering product information.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Passion for cars

Ability to work outdoors

Physical strength

Education

ASE certification

Associate's Degree in relevant field

Job description

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for consumers. Our team is made up of truth tellers, change agents, and consumer advocates who investigate and build coalitions to fight for fairness and justice in the marketplace for consumers. We leverage our evidence-based approach to demand safer products, a healthier environment, and equitable services for everyone.

AT CR we know there’s more to testing cars than measuring how the rubber meets the road, after all we’ve been testing and reporting on the subject for over 85-years. We’re on the cutting edge of auto technology-buying and testing over 50+ new cars a year--including EV’s, plug-in hybrids and of course, gas cars-- driving each car 2,000 break-in miles, even before we take the car on our test track.

As an Automotive/Tire Technician on our Auto Testing Team you’ll report to the Auto Test Manager to assist maintain and the our vehicle fleet, as well as,

preparing them for current and future testing.

This is a short-term position (1-year from time of hire). The successful candidate will be expected to work standard business hours, onsite at our Colchester, CT Auto Test Center.

How You'll Make An Impact

CR members have relied on us to provide valuable, unbiased insights into the safety, performance and efficiency of each vehicle we test. You’ll be an integral part of this process.

In this position you will ensure vehicles and tires are fully prepped for testing by performing all work needed to service, ready and repair test equipment for vehicle and tire test programs. This includes setting up test courses, performing vehicle and instrumentation maintenance as needed, acting as alternate tire and automotive tester, capturing, recording and reviewing copy for the auto content team. You may also be tasked with data checking, cleaning, organizing, entering product information and providing general assistance with day to day tasks.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll Be Highly Rated If:

• You have a passion for cars that includes experience servicing them.
• You are a strong communicator.You possess good communication and interpersonal skills and have good attention to detail.
• You have a valid Driver’s License and a driving record in good standing.
• You are comfortable working outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• You can lift heavy materials up to 100-lbs if needed.

You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If:

• You have the certification or relevant degree. We’re looking for someone who is ASE certified or has earned an Associates Degree in a relevant field.
• You can drive a stick shift.
• You have numerical aptitude and are Excel proficient.

FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE

At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation.The target salary range for this position is $59,107.62-$61,308.28 . It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range.Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.

Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.

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