Diesel Technician - Flat Rate

TERRE HAUTE CHEVROLET•Terre Haute, IN

3d•$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Here's why we're better than the rest: INCOME POTENTIAL - Up to $100,000 + based on hours turned BETTER SCHEDULES - Flexible work schedule and EVERY SUNDAY OFF. PAID TRAINING - We support your growth and ensure you have the skills needed to succeed PAID VACATION, HOLIDAYS, and SICK TIME 401(k) RETIREMENT PLAN ELIGIBILITY AFTER A MONTH OF EMPLOYMENT FULL INSURANCE BENEFITS PACKAGE JOB DUTIES: Mechanical Repairs & Communication Receive, review, and respond to service repair orders (RO’s) per company standards. Discuss any special conditions or problems. Perform the work outlined on the repair order with speed, thoroughness, and safety to assure the vehicle is correctly and fully serviced the first time. Generally inspect the vehicle for additional service repair work that may be needed, look up time from flat rate manuals, obtain parts pricing as needed, and advise the Assistant Service Managers (ASM’s) so that customers can be notified. Properly, thoroughly, and accurately document the repairs made to correct the issues on the repair order. Perform any additional repairs that are authorized. Communicate to management, Assistant Service Managers, and other relevant staff on any additional time or assistance needed to complete repairs as soon as possible. Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers’ performance specifications. 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. Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss the work to be performed, as well as future repair requirements. Maintain cleanliness and safety of work area. Repair or replace parts associated with the repair order, as appropriate. Install and/or repair accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers. Return and tag all warranty-failed parts to the Parts department, and all parts with core charges. General Ensure prompt and regular attendance. Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned by Management. Travel as business needs may require. Must be willing to improve your skills by completing entry level manufacture General Motors (GM) training Quality & Continuous Improvement Personally commit to quality in all aspects of work. Provide “World Class Customer Service” for internal and external customers. Participate in and promote the established Quality Improvement Process (QIP) for continuous improvement. Participate on teams to research, measure, and correct problems and to strive for process improvement. Communicate and exemplify the Company’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, and Philosophy. Regular, full-time employees are required to attend at least ten (10) credit hours of training each calendar year to continue development of work-related skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Repairing – Repairing vehicles, machines, or systems using the needed tools.
Arm-Hand Steadiness – The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Manual Dexterity – The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Hearing Sensitivity – The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Trunk Strength – The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without “giving out” or fatiguing.
Must be able to lift 90 lbs.
Strong time management and project management skills to coordinate completions of projects as timely as possible.
Must be able to stand or walk on concrete and other hard surfaces for several hours at a time.
Must possess and continuously maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Automotive technical school experience is preferred.
ASE certified is preferred
2+ years of diesel technician experience is preferred.
General Motor experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Receive, review, and respond to service repair orders (RO’s) per company standards.
Discuss any special conditions or problems.
Perform the work outlined on the repair order with speed, thoroughness, and safety to assure the vehicle is correctly and fully serviced the first time.
Generally inspect the vehicle for additional service repair work that may be needed, look up time from flat rate manuals, obtain parts pricing as needed, and advise the Assistant Service Managers (ASM’s) so that customers can be notified.
Properly, thoroughly, and accurately document the repairs made to correct the issues on the repair order.
Perform any additional repairs that are authorized.
Communicate to management, Assistant Service Managers, and other relevant staff on any additional time or assistance needed to complete repairs as soon as possible.
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers’ performance specifications.
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.
Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss the work to be performed, as well as future repair requirements.
Maintain cleanliness and safety of work area.
Repair or replace parts associated with the repair order, as appropriate.
Install and/or repair accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Return and tag all warranty-failed parts to the Parts department, and all parts with core charges.
Ensure prompt and regular attendance.
Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned by Management.
Travel as business needs may require.
Must be willing to improve your skills by completing entry level manufacture General Motors (GM) training
Personally commit to quality in all aspects of work.
Provide “World Class Customer Service” for internal and external customers.
Participate in and promote the established Quality Improvement Process (QIP) for continuous improvement.
Participate on teams to research, measure, and correct problems and to strive for process improvement.
Communicate and exemplify the Company’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, and Philosophy.
Regular, full-time employees are required to attend at least ten (10) credit hours of training each calendar year to continue development of work-related skills.