Automotive Technician - M-F/Full Time Days

Centra Health•Lynchburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a skilled-level technician who can perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas, in addition to being specialized areas of repair and who has previously worked as a general service technician.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Five or more (5+) years of related experience and/or training or equivalent of education and experience in Automotive Repair and Maintenance field
The following Automotive Service Excellence Certifications within first 18-24 months of employment: A1 - Engine Repair, A2 - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, A3 - Manual Drive Train & Axles, A4 - Suspension & Steering, A5 - Brakes, A6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems, A7 - Heating & Air Conditioning, A8 - Engine Performance, E1 - Truck Equipment Installation & Repair, E2 - Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation & Repair, E3 - Auxiliary Power Systems Installation & Repair, Emergency Vehicle Technician certification

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree
The following Automotive Service Excellence Certifications: A9 - Light Vehicle Diesel Engines, G1 - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair, L1 - Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification Test, L2 - Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist Certification Test, T1 - Gasoline Engines, T2 - Diesel Engines, T3 - Drive Train, T4 - Brakes, T5 - Suspension & Steering, T6 - Electrical/ Electronic Systems, T7 - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), T8 - Preventive Maintenance Inspection

Responsibilities

Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair
Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts
Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer
Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended
Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time
Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order
Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician
Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events
Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins
Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned
Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor
Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle
Keeps shop area neat and clean
Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received
Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
Reports any safety issues immediately to management
Other tasks as assigned