Installation Technician - Concord NH

VIP Tires & Service; Concord, Town of North Hempstead (NH, NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Installation Technician to join their team. This role is crucial in delivering exceptional automotive services, ensuring customer satisfaction, and adhering to safety standards. The technician will be responsible for a variety of tasks including tire installations, oil changes, and vehicle inspections. The company values teamwork and communication, fostering a positive work environment. If you are passionate about automotive service and committed to quality, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic team.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience in the automotive service field.
• Completion of a two-year college or technical program is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide automotive repair and maintenance services including tire services and oil changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Automotive Repair

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Technical Instruction Interpretation

Problem Diagnosis

Education

High School Diploma

Two-Year College or Technical School Program

Tools

Automotive Tools

Service Work Order Systems

Job description

162 Manchester St, Concord, NH 03301, USA Req #433

Friday, March 21, 2025

REPORTING TO: Service Manager

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt / hourly

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Installation Technician (I.T.) lives VIP’s mission to EARN AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE by learning and living the VIP culture and following VIP processes to ensure that customers get a different & better experience. An I.T. must work effectively and safely to ensure good communication, teamwork, and operation in serving customers. The I.T. is responsible for effective repair and replacement of automotive tires, parts, fluids, and accessories and ensuring these services are done right the first time. An I.T. is expected to comply with company safety, loss prevention, and customer service programs as well as established policies and procedures and municipal, state, and federal regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Makes sure that workplace safety is Priority #1. Follows all safety policies, completes all safety-related training, locks out any unsafe equipment, and reports any unsafe conditions or actions to a member of Management.
2. Provides automotive repair and maintenance services for customers, including but not limited to: Tire Services, Oil Changes, Under hood Services (Batteries, Filters, Bulbs, Wipers, etc.), Multi-point Vehicle Inspections (MPIs), Wheel Alignments and Preventive Maintenance Services.
3. Ensures a valid Service Work Order is initiated prior to initiating service on a vehicle and ensures it is visibly displayed with the vehicle while it is being serviced.
4. Ensures an MPI is completed prior to initiating service on every vehicle and actively supports and participates in the 5-for-5 Customer Engagement Process.
5. Ensures the Service Work Order and any required printouts are completed and returned to the Service Desk with the vehicle keys upon completion of service.
6. Obtains needed parts only from a member of the Desk Team (Service Manager, Assistant Manager, Service Writer, or Tech/Advisor) and returns all unused parts to the Desk Team after completion of service.
7. Returns cores, batteries and used tires to designated security areas for appropriate handling.
8. Maintains a minimum average productivity of 50% during any consecutive sixteen-week period.
9. Follows VIP’s quality service policies to ensure work is performed in accordance with VIP quality standards.
10. Completes all required training and certification for the position.
11. Quality, Safety & Housekeeping Responsibilities:
12. Road tests vehicles as necessary after service to ensure safe and satisfactory operating conditions.
13. Secures and locks customer vehicles when returning vehicles to parking lot upon completion of service.
14. Installs seat and steering wheel covers and floor mats prior to entering customers’ vehicles.
15. Maintains a clean work area clear of debris, cores, unused parts and stray tools and equipment.
16. Maintains and cleans shop equipment immediately after use by removing debris, grease, chemicals, etc.
17. Participates in daily and weekly shop maintenance programs as designated by Service Management.
18. Complies with established safety and loss prevention programs to include protective eyewear.
19. Additional Responsibilities:
20. Maintains technical capabilities to ensure safe use of service equipment and maintain ASE certification status.
21. Reviews and Authorizes time worked and attendance records in DAYFORCE daily and weekly.
22. Complies with the provisions of VIP’s culture and service standards.
23. Participates actively in team meetings.
24. Works in conjunction with the Service Manager to ensure shop equipment safe operation standards are met.
25. Complies with company, municipal, state, and federal regulations regulating disposal of hazardous waste.
26. Facility and Equipment Maintenance:
27. Ensures satisfactory maintenance, appearance, and condition of facility to comply with security, safety and environmental codes and ordinances.
28. Ensures satisfactory maintenance, appearance, and condition of equipment, ensuring the team has the resources they need to meet our customer’s needs.
29. Ensures appropriate steps are taken to maintain a clean service department throughout the business day.
30. Any facility or equipment issues should be entered into the facility or equipment database.
31. Procedural Compliance:
32. Enforces strict compliance with the service Code of Ethics and all municipal, state, and federal regulations and procedures pertaining to the operation of the location.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT:

Maintain minimum 50% Productivity, measured as Billed Hours / Worked Hours. Minimal come backs, ensuring work is completed properly the first time.

STANDARD MANAGEMENT WORK WEEK:

SCHEDULE: The standard expectation is 5-day work and 40 hours per week.

ATTENDANCE: Arrive prior to each work shift, be ready to perform duties upon shift start time, and work all scheduled hours as directed by management team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
2. Read, analyze, and interpret technical instructions, journal and procedures, or governmental regulations.
3. Effectively explain vehicle information to customers, present and respond to questions from coworkers.
4. Diagnose and recommend solutions to basic automotive problems.
5. Interpret, understand, and apply instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
6. Ability to successfully perform required types of automotive services listed above.

1. Minimum Educational and/or Experience Level:
2. One year of related experience in automotive service field.
3. Completion of two-year college or technical school program recommended.
4. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

1. Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
2. Current, valid driver’s license issued in state of residence.
3. ASE Certification G1 – Maintenance and light repair recommended.
4. ASE Certification A4 – Suspension & Steering.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the Installation Technician job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Job duties are performed within an indoor service department (generally 800 to 2500 sq. ft.), which opens to the outdoors via overhead doors. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to varying weather, climate and temperature conditions, mechanical equipment, automotive and industrial cleaning chemicals, and noise levels that may reach 110 decibels depending upon type of service being performed. Protective eyewear must be worn in the service area at all times.

Physical Demands:

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

Essential Physical Activity Requirements:

Less than 1/3 of Time, 1/3 to 2/3 of Time, More than 2/3 of Time

Reaching, Standing, Pushing / Pulling, Walking, Climbing, Kneeling

Essential Weightlifting/Force Exertion Requirements:

Listed below is a table which summarizes the amount of time spent and weight lifted, or force exerted in the position.