AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, FT (CAR CARE CENTER)

NEXCOM•Hagåtña, GU

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Makes repairs and services a variety of components accessories and parts on the many systems of automobiles trucks vans forklifts etc. Performs state safety inspections.

Requirements

One year of experience that provided or required knowledge and ability to perform automotive repair and maintenance services on automobiles trucks vans or forklifts etc.
ASE Certification s for assigned work responsibilities are required.
XW-08 Technicians must possess 1- 4 of the following ASE Certifications A4 - Suspension Steering A5 - Brakes A6 - Electrical Electronic Systems A7 - Heating Air Conditioning A8 - Engine Performance - May be substituted with Series L1
Failure to maintain current ASE Certifications may result in a position downgrade or termination due to failure to meet job requirements.
Associate must receive hazardous material HazMat training within 90 days of hire per Department of Transportation regulations

Nice To Haves

Candidates with automobile manufacturer certifications in these areas may also qualify.
Two years of automotive technical study may substitute one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Examine vehicles to determine extent of maintenance and repairs required.
Make repairs that can be accomplished by cleaning reinstalling or replacing defective parts or components of vehicle systems. Determine if parts should be cleaned and reinstalled or replaced. As necessary remove and replace parts with parts of the same fit and fitness of original equipment whether aftermarket or original equipment manufacturer OEM .
Make settings and adjustments of components to OEM specification.
Use a variety of common hand tools such as wrenches pliers screw drivers sockets and ratchets impact tools ignition tools and others.
Perform prescribed tests inspections including test driving using such specialized equipment as infrared engine analyzer compression gauge and computerized diagnostics to insure vehicles meet manufacturers recommended specifications. Using state prescribed special testing and inspection equipment performs required state inspections and tests. Where deficiencies are noted withholds sticker and informs vehicle owner of the need for deficiency corrections quoting from the state manual as necessary.
Perform checklists as prescribed to ensure all components are examined including belts hoses steering linkage tires brakes fuel system lights wipers glass etc.
Study and plan maintenance and repairs to OEM specification using professional management information systems MIS technical manuals diagrams and experience.
Test and adjust vehicle systems to meet OEM performance specifications.
Maintain automotive equipment in good serviceable condition.
Consult with Service Advisor s recommending comprehensive repairs and maintenance of customer vehicles.
Exercise tact good manners and courtesy when serving and assisting customers. This is expressed by tactfully responding to patron inquiries and assisting patrons in a prompt and friendly manner.
Receive assignments from a supervisor orally or in the form of repair orders. Select tools and determine methods of use receiving advice and guidance on connection with unusual problems which may arise. Completed work is reviewed for acceptability and conformance with requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.