Automotive Technician: Diagnostics, Repairs & Team Mentoring

AutoInc; Slaton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoInc in Slaton, TX is seeking an automotive technician to perform repair-order work with safety, efficiency and accuracy. Duties include diagnosing malfunctions, communicating with advisors, road-testing vehicles, and supervising apprentices.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, basic math/reading/writing skills, and ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle; clean driving record and willingness to follow safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform the 3 Cs (complaint, cause, correction).
• Diagnose cause of malfunction and perform repair when authorized.
• Communicate with the advisor and/or parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag removed parts as required or requested by the insurance company, customer, or Parts Dept.
• Examine vehicle and notify manager and/or advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Road-test vehicles when required.
• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Ensure that customers' cars are kept clean.
• Keep shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Initiative

Basic math/writing skills

Transmission vehicle operation

Computer use

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to read diagrams/instructions

Tools

Computer use

10-key calculator

Job description

AutoInc in Slaton, TX is seeking an automotive technician to perform repair-order work with safety, efficiency and accuracy. Duties include diagnosing malfunctions, communicating with advisors, road-testing vehicles, and supervising apprentices.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, basic math/reading/writing skills, and ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle; clean driving record and willingness to follow safety regulations.