Hourly Technician

Val Strough Cypress Coast Automotive Group; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Val Strough Cypress Coast Automotive Group in Seaside, CA is seeking an entry-level Hourly Technician to perform light maintenance and repairs to factory standards. The position requires tire balancing, lube/oil/filter changes and fluid checks, with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities include documenting work on repair orders, communicating with advisors, and maintaining shop cleanliness. Training programs and regular updates to manufacturer bulletins are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs light maintenance and repairs as outlined on repair orders, adhering to dealership and factory standards.
• Sells lubrication, safety inspections and related services; maintains records for regular customers and follows up.
• Inspects fluid levels and tires; checks tire pressure and replenishes as needed.
• Road tests vehicles and communicates with service advisor regarding additional work or time estimates.
• Maintains a clean and organized shop; reports safety issues and participates in training programs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Requires the ability to perform light maintenance and repairs which include lube, oil, and filter changes, balancing and rotation of tires and flushing cooling systems and is an entry-level position.

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


• Sells lubrication, safety inspection and other related services. Maintains related records on regular customers, following up periodically with telephone, mail or personal reminders.


• Inspects vehicle fluid levels, replenishes as necessary.


• Checks tire pressure and adds air if needed.


• 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.


• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.


• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.


• 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 when 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.


• Other tasks as assigned.

Description

Job Title: Hourly Technician

Summary

Requires the ability to perform light maintenance and repairs which include lube, oil, and filter changes, balancing and rotation of tires and flushing cooling systems and is an entry-level position.

Essential Duties

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


• Sells lubrication, safety inspection and other related services. Maintains related records on regular customers, following up periodically with telephone, mail or personal reminders.


• Inspects vehicle fluid levels, replenishes as necessary.


• Checks tire pressure and adds air if needed.


• 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.


• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.


• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.


• 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 when 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.


• Other tasks as assigned.

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 general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.


• 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.


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, 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.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.


• 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.


• 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

Manufacturer Training

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.

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.