Technician

PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Automotive in Kansas City is seeking a skilled-level technician capable of diagnosing and repairing vehicles across all areas, with specialization in key systems. You will diagnose malfunctions, perform repairs, and communicate with the parts department to obtain needed components.

You will document all work on repair orders, road test when required, and supervise apprentices as assigned. A safety-focused, customer-oriented attitude is essential in a fast-paced dealership environment.

Qualifications

• Diagnoses malfunctions and performs repairs per standards.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Documents work performed and recommended on repair orders.
• Operates tools safely and maintains shop area.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose failures and perform repairs across areas with efficiency.
• Road-test vehicles when required or refer to test technician.
• Supervise apprentices as assigned.
• Maintain dealership-owned tools and manuals.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Hand-eye coordination

Mechanical skills

Safety aware

Electronic diag tools

Communication

Positive attitude

Tech learning

Tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Job description

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. 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.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 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.Previous experience at an automotive dealershipStrong understanding of the service driveDexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordinationMechanical and troubleshooting skillsExcellent customer service skillsBasic computer competenciesPositive, friendly attitude, along with a customer service mentalityEnjoy working in a fast-paced environmentAbility to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specificationsAble to operate electronic diagnostic equipmentAble to lift up to 50 poundsValid driver's license and clean driving recordPass drug testing, MVR/Insurability, background investigation/interview