Technician

PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Automotive is seeking a skilled automotive technician to diagnose and repair vehicles per repair orders, with strong attention to dealership and factory standards. The role involves safety compliance, effective communication with parts and service staff, and ensuring customer vehicle appearance and timeliness.

The candidate should be able to operate diagnostic equipment, lead apprentices, and stay current with manufacturer bulletins while delivering high quality service in a fast paced

Qualifications

• Diagnose and repair vehicles per repair order with accuracy and efficiency.
• Explain issues and required work to customers and service staff.
• Maintain safety standards and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Communicate with parts department for required components.
• Test drives when needed and verify repairs.
• Supervise apprentices as assigned and mentor others.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repairs

Customer service

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Tool handling

Electronic diagnostics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Learning new tech

Tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Shop tools

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