EXPRESS TECHNICIAN

Northside Ford - Brasada Ford • San Antonio, TX

22d • $0 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs basic maintenance functions on vehicles.

Requirements

• 11th grade high school education
• One to three months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair order received from group leader or dispatcher with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Drains oil from crankcase and refills with required amount of oil.
• Replaces oil, air filters, dust filters, flushes and performs other light service items.
• Inspects vehicle fluid levels, replaces or replenishes as necessary.
• Checks tire pressure, adds air if needed and rotates tires.
• Lubricates moving parts with specified lubricant.
• Performs multi-point vehicle inspections to ensure accuracy. Estimates cost for additional repairs needed.
• Communicates with Parts Department to obtain needed parts.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Documents all repairs and maintenance on vehicles through DMS systems.
• Performs state inspections.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs as assigned by service manager.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• 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 when 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED