Automotive Technician

Curry Auto Center, Inc.•Bloomington, IN

11d

About The Position

Automotive Service Technicians perform vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned, following dealership and factory standards. They also oversee any apprentice technician assigned to them. The role includes diagnosing and repairing vehicle malfunctions, inspecting vehicles for additional work, communicating with service and parts departments, documenting repairs, and road-testing vehicles when needed. Technicians attend factory training, keep current with technical bulletins, maintain clean customer vehicles and shop areas, and follow applicable regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
General mechanical skills.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Good judgment and communication skills.
ASE certification(s) preferred, or willingness to pursue ASE certification(s) after hire.

Nice To Haves

ASE certification(s).

Responsibilities

Receive repair orders from service dispatch, locate the vehicle, and drive it to the technician's stall.
Complete work described on repair orders efficiently and accurately according to dealership and factory standards.
Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs; obtain customer authorization through the Service Advisor when required.
Communicate with the Parts Department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts for warranty jobs or when requested by the customer.
Inspect vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required.
Promptly advise the Service Advisor of additional work needed, work that is unnecessary, or repairs that cannot be completed within the promised timeframe.
Document the cause of failure and the corrective work performed.
Road-test vehicles when required to quality-check work, without using customer vehicles for personal errands.
Oversee assigned Apprentice Technicians.
Attend factory-sponsored training classes and pursue continuing GM Factory training.
Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
Ensure customer vehicles are kept clean.
Keep the shop area neat and clean and account for dealership-owned tools.
Keep stalls empty on nights when cleaning crews are scheduled.
Understand and follow applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal rules.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.