AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN EXPERIENCED

Sames Laredo Chevrolet • Laredo, TX

93d

About The Position

This position involves performing automotive services efficiently using state-of-the-art equipment. The role requires assisting technician mechanics with technical activities, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing various vehicle systems, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The ideal candidate will be motivated, possess strong customer service skills, and be willing to learn new technical information.

Requirements

• Experience in automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving and repair experience.
• A high level of motivation and energy and strong customer service skills.
• Appropriate hand tools necessary for services performed.
• Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment such as scanners, electrical diagnostic equipment, A/C recovery equipment, fluid exchange equipment, lift operation, etc.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and A/C Refrigerant handling certifications are a plus, but not required unless performing A/C or other license required services.
• Ability to identify, comprehend and act on changing requirements; ability to work well under different environment conditions.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and retrieve; lift, move, carry, and load items of various sizes and weights in operable and undamaged condition.
• Ability to communicate and understand English and Spanish; including reading and writing.
• Maintain a valid driver license, ability to drive a variety of vehicle types, insurable.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform the needed services by utilizing state of the art automotive equipment.
• Assist technician mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair to specifications – vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, steering, suspension and alignment, braking, air conditioning, and computer systems.
• Adequately explain discovered technical diagnoses and required repairs to service advisors and if necessary to customers.
• Continuously seek out and learn new technical information, equipment, tools and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology.
• Professionally record findings on approved documents so that necessary customer estimates and proper repairs can be made.
• Keeps store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Maintain and secure work tools.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Maintain an organized, clean and hazard free work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical insurance plan
• 401k retirement
• A professional and respectful work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays
• Employee vehicle purchase program

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED