Auto Mechanic

Carvana•Riverside, CA

20d•$37•Onsite

About The Position

ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Auto Auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more. We work in a service industry and embrace a “we” versus “I” culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do. We’re excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA! Job Summary: Reporting to the Mechanical Services Manager or designated manager, the Mechanical Technician II will perform proper diagnosis, repairs and maintenance to vehicles as assigned. Maintain consistently high standards for technical efficiency, make quality repairs and diagnostics while observing all safety requirements. Perform all duties assigned. Must know, practice and ensure that company policies and procedures and state or federal laws are followed always. Function (Department Roles) The Mechanical Technician II will perform proper diagnosis, repairs and routine maintenance to vehicles as assigned under little or no supervision. The T2 Technician must be assigned to work/train with a T3 or T4 when working a higher classification. Maintain consistently high standards for technical efficiency, make quality repairs and diagnostics while observing all safety requirements. Purpose (End Results) This position performs identified maintenance and repair service on different types of vehicles. Task assignments are directed by shop management to encourage development in a productive manner.

Requirements

Must be able to perform all lower classifications, (Mechanic Tech I)
Required – Two (2) of three (3) Certifications A-4, A-5 or A-7
Require 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
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
1 to 2 years of experience in the field or a related area.
Must be able to drive vehicles with either standard or automatic transmissions.
Must be tire and wheel qualified within six months of getting this position
Ability to understand and adhere to Company policies in all areas
Effective interpersonal communications skills
Must have the ability to interact positively with others
To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Computer literacy preferred
Computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

Provide prompt and courteous service: Demonstrate friendliness and greet every person with whom they come in contact.
Maintain a professional appearance and a neat work environment consistent with the Company’s Policies and Procedures.
Return customer’s vehicles in clean condition with radios, seats, mirrors and other convenience items in the same position as when the customer brought the vehicle in.
No smoking in customer vehicles.
Make sure customers receive prompt, efficient and courteous attention from all employees.
Notify Manager of any delays or discrepancies in repair estimates.
Resolve any customer complaints in a friendly, courteous manner and advise Management of all serious complaints or incidences.
Perform assigned diagnostic repair or maintenance to the standards of the service center and factory specifications.
Obtain clearance from Management whenever this cannot be done.
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 what needs to be done.
Assist the Manager in creating a proper estimate by informing them as to discrepancies or abnormalities in time required to perform the service and parts required for the job.
Recommend additional repairs needed or maintenance to the Manager (verbal or written recommendations are required).
Maintain and improve technical expertise through technical bulletins, trade publications and training seminars.
Practice and promote teamwork always.
Set a good personal example of attitude and performance.
Advise the Manager or designee of all equipment breakdowns and maintenance immediately.
Make sure work area conditions do not threaten employee or customer safety.
Keep work area clean and free of clutter.
Sweep and pick up work area daily and dispose of junk parts and their 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 to the standards of the Mechanic Shop.
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.
Request assistance with repairs or inspections as needed.
Look up parts to perform the service; use parts in stock when possible and communicate with admins of items needed.
Properly complete all work orders.
Check off each job and return the work order to the Manager if all work has been completed.
Recommend additional repairs needed or maintenance to the Manager (verbal or written recommendations are required).
Practice and promote teamwork always.
Set a good personal example of attitude and performance.
Advise the Mechanical Services Manager of all equipment breakdowns and maintenance immediately.
Make sure work area conditions do not threaten employee or customer safety.
Keep work area clean and free of clutter.
Sweep and pick up work area daily and dispose of junk parts and their 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.
Will perform tire service, including proper entry on repair orders, parts stocking, mounting and dismounting of assembled wheels on vehicles.
Will be responsible for the Company’s Tire program at the employee’s assigned locations.
Will assist with tire inventory, stocking levels, ordering inventory and maintaining customer specific tire matrix.
Oil changes, brakes, hoses, belts, Light bulb change and Misc.