HEAVY LINE TECH HELPER

Northside-Chevrolet; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Auto Group in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Heavy Line Mechanic Helper to support diagnosis and repairs under supervision in the Service department.

This full-time, on-site role requires a HS diploma or GED, basic mechanical aptitude, and ability to read manuals; ASE certs and Ford certs are preferred. You will work with the service team, maintain safety and cleanliness, and participate in training programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and manuals.
• ASE Certifications and Ford Certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy according to dealership and factory standards.
• Assists in diagnosing causes of malfunctions and performs repairs.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts for warranty or customer requests.
• Executes safety protocols and maintains a clean, organized work area.

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

HEAVY LINE TECH HELPER

Full Time Manual Labor San Antonio, TX, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1451

Salary Range: $48,000.00 To $54,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Heavy Line Mechanic Helper

Department: Service

Reports To: Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Prepared By: Human Resource Department

SUMMARY

Functions as a skilled-level technician who assists in performing diagnoses and repairs in all areas, in addition to being specialized in particular areas of repair.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Assists in diagnosing 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 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.

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. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED. Six months 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 read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, service advisors, customers, and the general public.

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. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications

Ford Certification

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 frequently required to stand, walk, sit, finger, handle, or feel as well as reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 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, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level of the work environment is usually very loud.

Northside Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email.