Automotive Service Technician

PLS•Indianapolis, IN

46d•Onsite

About The Position

At PLS Auto, headquartered in Chicago, our mission is to deliver a top tier used car buying experience to our customers. Too often, people with challenged credit and finances must settle for lackluster service and frustrating results, but we exist because our customers deserve better! We work diligently to help customers find the affordable car they need the day they need it. We are the buy here pay here dealership that offers purchasing, auto financing, servicing, and maintenance on-site. Our customers receive a better car buying experience with the best vehicle at a price they can afford. Be part of a growing dealership and one of the most important teams – the service department! PLS Auto is seeking a full-service Automotive Repair Technician to diagnose and repair operational issues on various makes and models of vehicles which are generally 3 to 10 years old.

Requirements

3 years of hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing used vehicles in a commercial service facility including working in a dispatcher type system and ordering parts when necessary
A track record of dependable diagnostic capability – references required
Must provide own tools
Capable of customer interaction when necessary
Valid driver’s license with good driving record

Nice To Haves

National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints (described by a manager); conducting inspections; diagnosing functionality issues; repairing diagnosed mechanical failures in a timely manner; repairing multiple system issues including electrical, cooling, braking, HVAC, steering and other system malfunctions; replacing parts and components
Understand and use standard diagnostic tools such as code readers and shop software programs to maintain vehicle records by recording service and repairs
Make any and all repairs necessary to vehicles including the removal and replacement of major components
Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
Contain costs by evaluating service and parts options
Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt
Other duties as assigned