Heavy Duty Service Technician

Shaheen Chevrolet; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Uniforms provided

Family-owned environment

Job summary

A local automotive repair shop in Lansing is seeking a Heavy-Duty Diesel Auto Repair Technician. The position includes performing diagnostics and repairs, and offers competitive pay with a variety of benefits. Ideal candidates will have ASE Certifications and relevant experience. Join a team committed to excellence in a busy, state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Two to four years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on various automotive systems.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain necessary parts.
• Document all work performed on the repair order.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

Overview

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Shaheen Chevrolet is looking for a Heavy-Duty Diesel Auto Repair Technician. Are you ready to join our team in a busy, state of the art, temperature controlled shop? A SIGN ON BONUS MAY BE AVAILABLE TO THE RIGHT CANDIDATE! If you've been thinking of switching employers, now is the time to join our team!

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + weekly objective spiffs. TOP pay in Mid-Michigan.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance as well as short term & long term disability, life insurance & more.
• 401K plan with employer match
• Paid time off including vacation(s), sick & holidays
• Job stability in a busy, heated & air conditioned shop
• Employee discounts on vehicles, parts and service
• Family owned and operated
• Centrally located
• Paid training
• Uniforms provided at no cost + cleaning

We boast a family-friendly, energetic, diverse and fast-paced culture in which teamwork and ingenuity thrive. We strive to create an environment that is entrepreneurial, nurtures personal development, team-focused and builds into your unique talents. Owner and team member passion and commitment to excellence have helped make Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing a leader in the automotive industry. It’s why Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing stands out as a local leader. It’s why people want to work and partner with us, and why guests return time and again for all of their sales and service needs. Above all else, it makes Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing, a family-owned company, one that can attribute its success to its products, clients and most importantly, its team members.

Come see why Shaheen is the leading preferred team in Mid-Michigan!

Summary

Functions as a skilled-level technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas, in addition to being specialized in particular areas of repair, and who has previously worked as a B Class general service technician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department 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 or refers to the test technician.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• 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 dealership-owned tools, electronics, 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.

MARGINAL DUTIES

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

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.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications and State of Michigan Repair License (one or more of the following)

• Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Brakes Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Engine Performance Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Engine Repair Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Heating and Air Conditioning Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Manual Drive Train and Axle Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Suspension and Steering Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Valid Driver\'s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.