Automotive Technician

Meineke | Marcor LLC; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Meineke Car Care is seeking productive Automotive Mechanics to join our team in Kokomo, Indiana. You will diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul automotive vehicles, delivering quality work and keeping customers informed.

This role features an incentive-based pay structure and opportunities to work on a variety of makes and models while maintaining high shop standards. You will perform inspections, document findings, test repairs, and ensure work is completed correctly the first time, with a

Qualifications

• Maintain ASE certifications and emissions/inspection credentials as applicable.
• Continuing education to work on all makes and models and new technologies.
• Maintain state certification for emissions/inspections as appropriate.
• Pursue additional training opportunities as advised by manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough courtesy inspections on every vehicle brought to the center.
• Document OBDII codes, TSBs, recall numbers, and other alerts on inspection forms.
• Complete repairs in a timely manner and verify work with the service advisor.
• Test drive repairs as needed and ensure issues are resolved on rechecks.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and workspace; follow shop procedures.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Repair & overhaul

Test drives

Quality control

Education

ASE certifications

State emissions/inspections certification

Job description

Meineke Car Care is seeking productive Automotive Mechanics to become an integral part of our team. We are looking for additional team members to handle increased volume. You will diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul automotive vehicles. Here at Meineke we believe in an incentive based pay structure.

Customer Service

• Greet every customer within 10 feet of you – smile & say hello or thank you
• If possible, answer the phone when no front staff are available to answer in the first 4 rings – give appropriate greeting, take name and number for call back
• Work hard to make every customer experience a good one in whatever way you can
• Follow center dress code and appearance standards at all times

Inspections

• Perform full courtesy inspection according to Meineke inspection procedure on every vehicle that comes into the center.
• Use Meineke inspection form to document all findings
• Be able to perform complete inspection in 10-15 minutes
• Review inspection findings with service advisor or manager after every inspection; verify that he or she understands any findings and recommended work

Documentation

• Fully document all recommended repairs and maintenance items on inspection form
• Document all OBDII codes, TSB numbers, recall numbers, and other alerts on inspection form/work order
• Sign all inspection forms & work orders once work is completed

Repairs

• Check all parts with service writer as they arrive to verify correct parts & quantity
• Do quality work; fix it right the first time
• Complete repairs in a timely manner
• Be truthful about your abilities at all times; ask for help when you need it
• Test drive all repairs as needed; verify work is done correctly
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles, inside & out – follow Meineke procedures for "Do Quality Work"
• Re-check any comebacks; ensure issues are resolved (no diagnostic charge is guaranteed for previously paid repairs).

Center Upkeep

• Clean your workspace and any mess you’ve made
• Maintain your own toolbox; keep it secure and organized
• Assist with shop maintenance, stocking & cleaning as assigned
• Assist with regular equipment maintenance and upkeep as assigned

Training & Certification

• Maintain any ASE certifications
• Keep up continuing education to ensure you are qualified to work on all makes and models of vehicles, all new technologies
• Maintain state certification for emissions/inspections as appropriate
• Pursue additional training opportunities on a regular basis as agreed/recommended by manager

Additional Duties

• Follow all center policies & procedures
• Do anything else asked of you