Automotive Technician - Springfield, MO

Purcell Tire & Rubber Company•Springfield, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MISSION To provide safe, quality automotive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to customer vehicles. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Test drive customer vehicles and run diagnostic devices. Perform accurate diagnosis of check engine, air bag, antilock, and traction control lights. Diagnose and repair issues that cause vibration and noise. Perform mechanical repairs of brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, and all other major automotive systems. Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas. Perform wheel alignment service. Perform state safety and emissions inspections. Perform General Service tasks as necessary. Maintain tools and a clean work area. Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner. Protect company assets. Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule. Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description. Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or Trade School
3-5 years of experience
Valid Driver's License
Tire Industry Association ATS certification
ASE certifications
Vendor-provided training
Knowledge of automotive vehicles and tools, including their repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Ability to repair machines or systems using the needed tools
Ability to determine causes of operating errors and decide what to do about it
Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Ability to operate phone systems for the effective communication of information to interested parties
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
Actively looking for ways to help people
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and interpersonal speaking as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Nice To Haves

Tire & Automotive Industry – Essential industry information including tire brands, designs, treads; proper safety and functional procedures, and relevant customer markets.
Mastery of all major automotive emissions, engine management, and electrical systems

Responsibilities

Test drive customer vehicles and run diagnostic devices
Perform accurate diagnosis of check engine, air bag, antilock, and traction control lights
Diagnose and repair issues that cause vibration and noise
Perform mechanical repairs of brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, and all other major automotive systems
Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas
Perform wheel alignment service
Perform state safety and emissions inspections
Perform General Service tasks as necessary
Maintain tools and a clean work area
Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
Protect company assets
Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management