Automotive Service Technician — Diagnostics & Repairs

Mckinnon Nissan; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job description

We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401K
• Direct Deposit
• Sundays off
• Paid vacation
• Paid instructor-led training
• Ongoing training
• Promote from within
• Excellent work environment
• Great team culture
• Family owned and operated

Responsibilities

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and preform repair
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty of if requested by the customer
• Examine assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended
• Communicate 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
• Document all work preformed and recommended on the repair order
• Road-test vehicles when required
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools and events
• Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins
• Supervise work of apprentice technicians as assigned
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor
• Ensure that customers' cars are kept clean. Notify service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keep shop area neat and clean
• Maintain and is accountable for all dealership tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition they were received.
• Understand, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Report any safety issues immediately to management.

Requirements

• Must have at least 1 years of experience as a Nissan auto technician
• Clean DMV record for previous 2 years
• Knowledge in all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance
• Fast learner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Team player
• Computer literate
• Able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.