Automotive Technician - Pay Up To $58/hr & Weekends Off!
Transwest Inc•Henderson, CO
•$22 - $58
About The Position
The Automotive Technician is responsible for timely, efficient, and effective repairs of customer and company vehicles. The position performs repairs according to repair orders and dealership and factory standards, diagnoses vehicle malfunctions, and supports repair quality and customer vehicle care. The role is hourly with a transition to flat rate and is assigned to the day shift. Relocation support may be available to qualified candidates on a case-by-case basis. Apprentices, trainees, and technicians coming from the military may ask hiring managers about a tool box program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and a motor vehicle record in good standing.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing passenger automobiles.
- Ability to work independently and be motivated.
- Familiarity with gas and diesel truck repair and maintenance, including engine and transmission repair, drivability and electrical diagnostics, suspension, and brake systems.
- Proficiency with appropriate computer information systems, including Tech II and SI2000 (GMC Chevrolet).
- Complete set of hand tools with a rollaway toolbox.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass a post-offer background check, physical, and drug screening.
- Ability to work inside and outside at the shop location in all weather.
- Ability to sit, stand, balance, bend, or stoop frequently for prolonged periods.
- Manual dexterity, fine manipulation, and ability to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to operate simple to complex and heavy-duty machinery.
- Normal range of hearing and vision.
Nice To Haves
- Dealership experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform work as outlined in repair orders.
- Verify warranty coverage, when applicable, on repair orders.
- Complete work efficiently and accurately according to dealership and factory standards.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions.
- Communicate with the parts department to secure necessary parts.
- Save and tag warranty parts.
- Advise the shop foreman and provide recommendations when a repair order needs adjustment.
- Document repairs in technician comments during each active time punch.
- Road-test vehicles as needed for quality assessment.
- Maintain working knowledge of factory technical bulletins.
- Ensure customer vehicles are clean.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
- Be accountable for dealership-owned tools.
- Follow federal, state, and local regulations governing hazardous waste disposal.
- Perform duties flexibly as circumstances change, including emergencies, personnel or workload changes, rush jobs, and technology developments.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance, voluntary and employer-paid
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match beginning with the employee's first contribution
- HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- Company-paid holidays
- Employee car discount program
- Relocation support for qualified candidates on a case-by-case basis
- Tool box program for apprentices, trainees, or technicians coming from the military
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
