Automotive Mechanic

Florida Auto Exchange Co., Inc; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Access to supplemental coverages

Paid Time Off

40 hour work week with opportunities for overtime

Paid Holiday

Job summary

A car service company in Clearwater, FL, is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to diagnose and repair vehicles with minimal supervision. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience and preferred certifications from an accredited body. The position offers competitive pay from $20 to $30 hourly, health insurance, and paid time off. Applicants must possess mechanical skills and a valid driver’s license. The work environment promotes continuous learning mainly through employer-sponsored training programs.

Qualifications

• Automotive technician certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in vehicle repair required.
• Used car reconditioning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on vehicles as required.
• Communicate with service advisor to obtain parts.
• Document all work performed on repair orders.

Skills

Moderate knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair

Proficient mechanical repair skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues

Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment

Education

Automotive technician certification(s) from ASE or similar

5 years of related progressive technical experience

Job description

What You Will Do:

The Automotive Service Technician functions as a moderate skill - level automotive technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas with proficiency and minimal supervision. The Automotive Service Technician – Customer Pay and Reconditioning will have progressive technical experience and may possess certifications from an accredited automotive credentialing body and maintain such certificates during the course of employment. This position requires the technician to service used car stock vehicle in preparation for sale, ensure proper functioning of main systems and safe vehicle operation. The technician shall be able to communicate and recommend the repairs needed while maintaining the required gross profit margin at time of sale. Technician will also perform repairs and maintenance to customer pay vehicle. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rate of Pay: $20.00 to $30.00 hourly depending on experience.

Job Duties:

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and company standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
• Communicates with service advisor to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required to ensure proper repair of vehicle.
• Participates in employer-sponsored training programs, schools and events.
• Keeps abreast of employer and/or manufacturer technical bulletins as required.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all company-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Education, Certificates and Licenses and Experience:

• Automotive technician certification(s) from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or similar accredited credentialing body preferred.
• 5 years of related progressive technical experience required (or combination of education and experience).
• Used car reconditioning experience preferred.
• Dealership experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Moderate knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.
• Proficient mechanical repair skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
• Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment and software.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Ability to perform repairs in a timely fashion.
• Ability to read work orders.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate information.
• Driving history that meets company requirements to be covered by general liability insurance coverage.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Access to supplemental coverages
• Paid Time Off
• 40 hour work week wirh opportunities for overtime
• Paid Holiday (salary and hourly only)