Auto Mechanic II - ADESA Mira Loma

Carvana•Mira Loma, CA

About The Position

The Auto Mechanic II performs diagnosis, repairs, and routine maintenance on assigned vehicles, generally with little or no supervision. The technician is expected to maintain high technical standards, produce quality repairs and diagnostics, and follow safety requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws. When assigned work at a higher classification, the technician must work or train with a T3 or T4 technician. Shop management directs assignments to support productive work and development. The role includes customer service, repair-order and parts coordination, testing and rechecking repairs, reporting issues and recommending additional work to management, and maintaining a safe, orderly work area. The technician performs service-center and factory-standard work across areas including heating and air conditioning, brakes, electrical and charging systems, clutches, cooling systems, drive axles and drivelines, engines, fuel systems, preventive maintenance, and tires and wheels. This position reports to the Mechanical Services Manager or a designated manager. The work takes place in both indoor and outdoor conditions and involves medium to heavy physical work. The listed duties are not exhaustive; the employee may be directed to perform other job-related duties.

Requirements

Two to three years of experience in the field or a related area.
Two of the following three certifications are required: A-4, A-5, or A-7.
Must be able to perform all lower-classification Mechanic Tech I duties.
Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to drive vehicles with standard or automatic transmissions.
Ability to understand and follow company policies in all areas.
Effective interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact positively with others.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Computer literacy preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and routine maintenance to service-center standards and factory specifications; obtain management approval when work cannot meet those standards.
Provide prompt, courteous customer service, maintain a professional appearance and neat work environment, and return customer vehicles clean with convenience items in their original positions.
Notify management of repair delays, estimate discrepancies, serious complaints, incidents, equipment breakdowns, and maintenance needs.
Look up parts, use available stock when possible, and communicate parts needs and items to be saved and tagged to administrative staff.
Test and recheck repairs, road-test comebacks when assigned, and request assistance with repairs or diagnosis when needed.
Complete repair orders and communicate the work required to administrative staff.
Help management prepare estimates by identifying discrepancies or unusual labor requirements and required parts; recommend additional repairs or maintenance verbally or in writing.
Maintain and improve technical expertise through technical bulletins, trade publications, and training seminars.
Promote teamwork and set a positive example in attitude and performance.
Keep the work area clean and free of clutter; dispose of junk parts and containers appropriately and follow procedures for accidents, injuries, and property loss or damage.
Perform maintenance and repairs in relevant skill areas, including HVAC, air and hydraulic brakes, charging and cranking systems, clutches, cooling systems, lighting and electrical accessories, drive axles, drivelines, engines, fuel systems, preventive maintenance, and tire and wheel service.
Carry out applicable inspection and service tasks, including fluid and battery checks, brake inspections and adjustments, tire pressure and tread checks, tire mounting and rotation, and identifying faults or components requiring repair.