Auto Mechanic

Carvana•Riverside, CA

33d•$37•Onsite

About The Position

ADESA, a Carvana owned company, is seeking an Auto Mechanic to join their team. ADESA operates over 50 locations across the US, providing a wide array of vehicle services including repair and reconditioning. The company fosters a "we" versus "I" culture and operates in a fun, fast-paced, and competitive industry. ADESA is poised for significant expansion and is looking for dedicated individuals to join them on this journey. The Mechanical Technician II will report to the Mechanical Services Manager or a designated manager. This role involves performing proper diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance on vehicles as assigned, maintaining high standards for technical efficiency and quality repairs while adhering to all safety requirements. The technician must also ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and state or federal laws. The Mechanical Technician II will perform diagnosis, repairs, and routine maintenance with minimal supervision, and may be assigned to work with a T3 or T4 technician for training on higher-level tasks. The primary purpose of this position is to perform identified maintenance and repair services on various vehicle types, with task assignments directed by shop management to foster development.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Must be able to perform all lower classifications (Mechanic Tech I).
Two (2) of three (3) Certifications A-4, A-5 or A-7 required.
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in the field or a related area.
Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to drive vehicles with either standard or automatic transmissions.
Ability to understand and adhere to Company policies in all areas.
Effective Interpersonal communication skills.
Must have the ability to interact positively with others.
Computer literacy preferred.
Must be tire and wheel qualified within six months of getting this position (for Mechanic Tech I duties).
Customer interaction is required (for Mechanic Tech I duties).
Ability to understand and adhere to Company policies in all areas (for Mechanic Tech I duties).
Effective interpersonal communications skills (for Mechanic Tech I duties).
Must have the ability to interact positively with others (for Mechanic Tech I duties).
Computer skills preferred (for Mechanic Tech I duties).
To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Computer literacy preferred.
Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform proper diagnosis, repairs, and routine maintenance to vehicles as assigned.
Maintain consistently high standards for technical efficiency and make quality repairs and diagnostics while observing all safety requirements.
Ensure company policies and procedures, and state or federal laws are followed.
Provide prompt and courteous service, greeting every person with whom they come in contact.
Maintain a professional appearance and a neat work environment.
Return customer vehicles in clean condition with convenience items in the same position as when the vehicle was brought in.
Ensure customers receive prompt, efficient, and courteous attention.
Notify Manager of any delays or discrepancies in repair estimates.
Resolve customer complaints in a friendly, courteous manner and advise Management of serious complaints or incidents.
Perform assigned diagnostic repair or maintenance to the standards of the service center and factory specifications.
Look up parts to perform the service, use parts in stock when possible, and notify admins of parts that need to be saved and tagged.
Test and recheck all repairs and road test all comebacks as assigned by the Manager.
Request assistance on repairs or diagnosis as needed.
Properly complete all Repair Orders, including notifying admins of what needs to be done.
Assist the Manager in creating a proper estimate by informing them of discrepancies or abnormalities in time required and parts needed.
Recommend additional repairs needed or maintenance to the Manager.
Maintain and improve technical expertise through technical bulletins, trade publications, and training seminars.
Practice and promote teamwork, setting a good personal example of attitude and performance.
Advise the Manager or designee of all equipment breakdowns and maintenance immediately.
Ensure work area conditions do not threaten employee or customer safety.
Keep work area clean and free of clutter, sweeping and picking up daily, and disposing of junk parts and containers appropriately.
Respond to and follow proper procedures on employee and customer accidents, injuries, and loss or damage to any property.
Report all incidents to the Manager or designee.
Perform light mechanical, tire and inspection services.
Inform the Mechanical Services Manager or designee when a job is started, finished, interrupted, or delayed.
Keep the Manager informed as to the progress and/or problems with work load.
Check off each job and return the work order to the Manager if all work has been completed.
Perform tire service, including proper entry on repair orders, parts stocking, mounting and dismounting of assembled wheels on vehicles.
Be responsible for the Company’s Tire program at the employee’s assigned locations.
Assist with tire inventory, stocking levels, ordering inventory and maintaining customer-specific tire matrix.
Perform oil changes, brake, hose, and belt services.
Perform light bulb changes and miscellaneous repairs.