Service Tech A

I Kitagawa & Co; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kona Auto Center in Kailua-Kona, HI seeks a skilled technician capable of diagnosing and repairing vehicles across areas of specialization. The role requires experience as a 2nd Class general service technician or equivalent, with strong communication and quality standards.

Responsibilities include advising parts, documenting work, and participating in manufacturer training. This is a full-time on-site position with a competitive base salary plus commission.

Qualifications

• Two to four years’ related experience and/or training or equivalent education.
• ASE certifications are highly preferred and may be required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnoses and repairs per repair orders.
• Communicate with Parts and service advisors as needed.
• Document all work performed and test drive as required.
• Maintain shop tools and keep the area clean.
• Participate in ongoing manufacturer training and safety programs.

Skills

Communication skills

ASE knowledge

Problem solving

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Automotive shop software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kona Auto Center - KAILUA KONA, HI 96740

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $5,000.00 - $10,000.00 Base+Commission/month

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

2nd 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(s) 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 that affect service operations, 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.
• Keeps up with all Manufacturer training, safety compliance training, OEM training, and security on a timely basis.
• Ensure that the work area is kept clean.
• Maintains a professional appearance.

Additional Duties:

• Assists the assigned technician as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Service Manager, General Manager, or Chief Operating Officer.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

• Driving is essential to the position; must have and maintain current, valid driver's license and a clean driving abstract.
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in automotive shop management software.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

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, 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 public.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.

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 define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Proficient with Email & Communication
• Proficient in automotive shop management software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications
• 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
• Manufacturer Training
• State Vehicle Inspector Certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Driving is essential to the position; must have a current valid driver's license and a clean driving abstract.

Work Hours

• Regular Service Department Operational Hours

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 accommodation 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; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with the assistant of safety gears, equipment, or PPE, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with the assistant of safety gears, equipment, or PPE. Rarely lift up to 100 pounds, requiring assistance from PPE, tools and equipment for items over 60 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes back braces, hand, head, foot, eye, face, and body protection. Goggles/eye protection, gloves, ear plugs, and back brace are provided by the organization and must always be included in their toolbox or workstation. PPE approved clothing/uniform and footwear, closed-toe, steel toes and slip-resistant soles, worn at all times.

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