Technician Flat Rate - PI

Volvo Cars Marin; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in San Rafael seeks an experienced Automotive Technician to perform repairs and diagnostics. Candidates should have a high school diploma and one year of automotive experience. This role offers competitive pay from $60,000 to $150,000 annually, with a focus on customer satisfaction and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in automotive repair preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle repairs as outlined on repair order.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform necessary repairs.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostic skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school

Job description

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of most malfunctions 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.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 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.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions:

• Working in shop with fans, if necessary

Salary / Pay: $60,000 - $150,000/Annually