TXD - SERVICE TECHNICIAN

AutoInc; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoInc in Amarillo, TX is seeking an automotive technician to diagnose and repair vehicles, communicate with the parts department, and ensure safety and quality in every job. You will road-test cars, supervise apprentices, and keep work areas clean while adhering to hazardous waste rules.

Requirements include a high school diploma, strong math and communication skills, and the ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle. Tools are user-supplied by employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Must be able to apply common sense to instructions.
• Must handle problems with several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Strong mental aptitude.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong personal initiative.
• Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle.
• Ability to use a computer and 10-key calculator.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform the 3 Cs (complaint, cause, correction).
• Work on repairs with safety, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs when authorized.
• Communicate with advisor/parts department for parts.
• Save and tag removed parts as required.
• Notify manager/advisor if additional work is needed or if repairs cannot be completed on time.
• Road-test vehicles when required.
• Supervise apprentices as assigned.
• Keep customers' cars clean and shop area neat.
• Follow regulations for hazardous waste disposal.

Skills

Verbal communication

Initiative

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

10-key calculator

Hand tools

Power tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Texas DCJR - Amarillo, TX 79106, Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Perform the 3 Cs (complaint, cause, correction)


• Perform work as outlined on repair order with safety, efficiency and accuracy


• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair when authorized


• Communicate with the advisor and/or parts department to obtain needed parts


• Save and tag removed parts as required or requested by the insurance company, customer, or Parts Dept.


• Examine vehicle and notify manager and/or advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised


• Road-test vehicles when required


• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned


• Ensure that customers cars are kept clean


• Keep shop area neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times


• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes

Pre-Hire Requirements

• Valid TX DL and acceptable driving record, acceptable background review and negative drug screen

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or the equivalent


• Basic math, reading and writing skills


• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written or oral diagrammatic form


• Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations


• Strong mental aptitude


• Strong verbal communication skills


• Strong personal initiative


• Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle


• Ability to use a computer and 10 key calculator


• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely


• Extensive knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations


• General mechanical skills


• Aptitude to retain new information

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, bending/stooping/squatting, climbing stairs/ladders, pushing/pulling, grasping/gripping, writing/typing, finger dexterity, driving/operating equipment, hearing, speaking ,vision (beyond arms length), working in confined spaces, able to lift 1-75lbs


• Occasionally climbing stairs/ladders, lying down, reaching above shoulders, able to lift 75-150+lbs

Please note: Tools are not furnished by the company. Employees are required to furnish their own.

Working Conditions

• The employee will work indoors and outdoors in an auto shop environment.


• Will be frequently rotating equipment, vehicles, elevators, lifts, tow-lines, etc.


• Will be exposed to fumes, chemicals, solvents, caustics, etc.


• Will be exposed to extreme temperatures.

While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. The company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments). Be ready and willing to perform additional tasks or duties as needed or requested by management. Qualifications: