Automotive Technician

Curry Auto Center•Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

Automotive Service Technicians perform vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned, following dealership and factory standards. They oversee any apprentice technician assigned to them. The role also involves attending factory-sponsored training, staying current with factory technical bulletins, pursuing continuing GM Factory training, and performing other assigned duties. Technicians receive repair orders from service dispatch, locate and move vehicles to their stall, diagnose malfunctions, complete repairs, and document failures and corrections. They communicate with the Service Advisor about additional or unnecessary work, authorization needs, and repairs that cannot be completed within the promised timeframe. They also obtain parts through the Parts Department and save and tag parts when required for warranty work or requested by the customer. The position includes inspecting vehicles for additional safety or service needs, road-testing when required, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, keeping the shop and stalls orderly, accounting for dealership tools, and following applicable regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal requirements.

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.

Nice To Haves

ASE Certification(s), or willingness to pursue ASE Certification(s) after hire.

Responsibilities

Receive repair orders from service dispatch, locate vehicles, and drive them to the assigned stall area.
Perform repair-order work efficiently and accurately in accordance with 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 identify additional safety or service work required.
Immediately advise the Service Advisor about additional work, work that is not needed, or repairs that cannot be completed within the timeframe given to the customer.
Document the cause of failure and the correction made.
Road-test vehicles when required to quality-check work, and do not use customer vehicles for personal errands.
Oversee assigned Apprentice Technicians.
Attend factory-sponsored training classes and pursue continuing GM Factory training.
Stay current with factory technical bulletins.
Keep customers' vehicles clean.
Keep the shop area neat and clean, account for dealership-owned tools, and keep stalls empty on nights when cleaning crews are scheduled.
Understand and follow Federal, State, and Local regulations, including those governing hazardous-waste disposal.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.