Auto Service Technician 3

Commercial Tire Inc•Kennewick, WA

About The Position

At Commercial Tire, we believe great people build great companies. As a proudly employee-owned organization, every team member has a stake in our success. Full-time employees enjoy outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, stock ownership opportunities, a strong 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off. If you’re looking for a career where you’re valued, supported, and set up to grow, we’d love to meet you. The Auto Service Technician - Level 3 is responsible for inspecting and testing vehicles following Commercial Tire standards, completing diagnostics and repairs such as alignments, steering and suspension diagnostics and repair, brake inspection and replacement, heating and a/c system diagnostics and repair, engine systems diagnostics and repair.

Requirements

18 years or older
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
609 AC certification is required for air conditioning service repair or within 1 year of position
Maintain ASE A4 – Steering and Suspension certification
Maintain ASE A5 – Brakes certification
Maintain ASE A6 – Electrical System certification
Maintain ASE A7 – Heat and Air Systems certification

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent
10 + years of experience in field as an automotive technician
ASE A8 – Engine Performance

Responsibilities

Completed vehicle inspection every time and communicates to the front counter the items that may need to be repaired.
Consistently Inspect and recommend needed repairs and/or services using the vehicles inspection report, including proper completion of Vehicle Inspection Report.
Diagnose and repair steering, suspension, braking, heating and a/c system, and engine maintenance services.
Perform vehicle alignments according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Performs vehicle Fluid Exchanges.
Performs Oil Changes / Air Filters.
Service customer vehicles according to Commercial Tire guidelines, correctly completing Commercial Tire VIR inspection and documentation processes.
Recommend products and services when needed.
Able to quote repairs.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Support and track purchasing and returns.
Supports company safety and operational standards and adheres to all audit requirements.
Completes all necessary training and maintains certifications (or equivalent i.e., Ford), including ASE A4 – Steering and Suspension, ASE A5 – Brakes, ASE A6 – Electrical System, ASE A7 – Heat and Air Systems, and 609 AC certification (required for air conditioning service repair or within 1 year of position).
Completes jobs in a timely manner and communicates when there are items that will take longer.
Assist with phones, front counter, tire, and lube shops, etc.
Other duties as assigned.