Apprentice Tech - KNI

I KITAGAWA & CO•Hilo, HI

9d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Works and assists alongside an assigned technician to learn to perform quality vehicle service maintenance and repairs. Performs safety inspections, oil changes, lubrication work, basic maintenance, and minor repairs as directed. Apprentice technicians need to communicate with their team and demonstrate safety practices and knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations of the automotive industry. Apprentice technicians need to understand and comply with company policies and rules, this includes complying with safety policies and procedures, Safe Driving policies, and with the Safeguard policies. Delivers customer cars safely to and from service stalls as requested by technicians Picks up parts from the parts department as directed by technicians. Replenishes supplies as requested by technicians or service manager. Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor. Maintain the workshops area clean and organized Attends training classes and departmental meetings. Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner. Keeps up with all Manufacturer training, safety compliance training, OEM training, and security on a timely basis. Maintains a professional appearance. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Other duties as assigned by the Service Manager or Chief Operating Officer. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or currently enrolled in High School as Senior student and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
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.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; has problem-solving skills.
Applicable OEM skill level
Driving is essential to the position; must have and maintain current, valid driver's license and a clean driving abstract.
Basic computer skills
Basic email communications skills

Responsibilities

Works and assists alongside an assigned technician to learn to perform quality vehicle service maintenance and repairs.
Performs safety inspections, oil changes, lubrication work, basic maintenance, and minor repairs as directed.
Communicate with their team and demonstrate safety practices and knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations of the automotive industry.
Understand and comply with company policies and rules, this includes complying with safety policies and procedures, Safe Driving policies, and with the Safeguard policies.
Delivers customer cars safely to and from service stalls as requested by technicians
Picks up parts from the parts department as directed by technicians.
Replenishes supplies as requested by technicians or service manager.
Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
Maintain the workshops area clean and organized
Attends training classes and departmental meetings.
Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Keeps up with all Manufacturer training, safety compliance training, OEM training, and security on a timely basis.
Maintains a professional appearance.
Other duties as assigned by the Service Manager or Chief Operating Officer.