AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN EXPERIENCED

Sames Auto Group; Laredo (TX); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

401k plan

Professional environment

Paid time off

Vehicle purchase program

Résumé du poste

Sames Auto Group is seeking a capable Automotive Technician to inspect, diagnose and repair a variety of vehicle systems such as engine, transmission, brakes, electrical, and HVAC. You will support technicians, explain diagnoses to customers, and maintain a clean, safe shop environment.

Requirements include hands-on mechanical experience, strong customer service, and the ability to work with shop tools and diagnostic equipment. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. On-site role in Laredo, TX.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving and repair to succeed in this position.
• Strong customer service skills and motivation/energy are required.
• Appropriate hand tools necessary for services performed.
• Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment such as scanners and diagnostic equipment.
• ASE or A/C refrigerant handling certifications are a plus but not required unless performing related services.

Responsabilités

• Efficiently perform services using state of the art automotive equipment.
• Assist technicians in performing technical activities.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle systems per specifications.
• Explain diagnoses and required repairs to service advisors/customers.
• Learn new technical information through formal training to stay current with technology.
• Record findings so estimates and repairs can be carried out.
• Keep management informed of repair problems as they occur.
• Maintain and secure work tools; keep workspace clean and hazard-free.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Automotive diagnosis

Problem-solving

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Scanner equipment

Electrical diagnostic equipment

A/C recovery equipment

Lift operation

Description du poste

• A professional and respectful work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays
• Employee vehicle purchase program

Description

Our Commitment To You

• Competitive wages
• Medical insurance plan
• 401k retirement
• A professional and respectful work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays
• Employee vehicle purchase program

Responsibilities (include But Are Not Limited To)

• Efficiently perform the needed services by utilizing state of the art automotive equipment.
• Assist technician mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair to specifications – vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, steering, suspension and alignment, braking, air conditioning, and computer systems.
• Adequately explain discovered technical diagnoses and required repairs to service advisors and if necessary to customers.
• Continuously seek out and learn new technical information, equipment, tools and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology.
• Professionally record findings on approved documents so that necessary customer estimates and proper repairs can be made.
• Assist technician/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Keeps store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Maintain and secure work tools.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Maintain an organized, clean and hazard free work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Experience in automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving and repair experience to succeed in this position.
• A high level of motivation and energy and strong customer service skills are also required.
• Appropriate hand tools necessary for services performed.
• Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment such as scanners, electrical diagnostic equipment, A/C recovery equipment, fluid exchange equipment, lift operation, etc.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and A/C Refrigerant handling certifications are a plus, but not required unless performing A/C or other license required services.
• Ability to identify, comprehend and act on changing requirements; ability to work well under different environment conditions.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and retrieve; lift, move, carry, and load items of various sizes and weights in operable and undamaged condition.
• Ability to communicate and understand English and Spanish; including reading and writing.
• Maintain a valid driver license, ability to drive a variety of vehicle types, insurable.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Working Conditions: Must be able to stand on concrete or metal surfaces for extended periods of time. Work in an environment that frequently experiences extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noises, and exhaust fumes. Lift and move inventory items, trashcans and other work related items (up to 50 pounds). Must be able to stand and move six to eight hours per day. Must be able to push, pull, pull up, bend at the knees and waist, twist body at the waist, raise and hold arms overhead, turn head-neck-shoulders as needed, grasp and hold tools and other items with hands, for either extended periods of time or many times throughout the shift.