Automotive Technician

AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care • Kansas City, MO

17d

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for servicing a broad range of vehicle repair issues to ensure proper vehicle performance and safety, and quickly identifying the causes of performance problems. The technician inspects, diagnoses, and repairs automotive systems, including removing and reinstalling transmission systems. The role also involves assisting other technicians, explaining inspection findings, and accurately documenting findings so repair costs can be estimated. The technician is expected to continuously learn new technical information, equipment, tools, and repair techniques, and perform other duties as assigned.

The work is active and involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day, as well as frequently lifting or moving items over 50 pounds. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level.

Requirements

• Four years of experience as a mechanic.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with general supervision.
• Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress.
• Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer-service-oriented demeanor.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Detail-oriented approach while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes, and resolve routine problems.
• Team-player attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional atmosphere for employees, clients, and customers.
• Ability to talk and hear; stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the day; and frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds.
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicle automotive systems.
• Remove and reinstall transmission systems.
• Assist other technicians in performing technical activities.
• Explain problems discovered during vehicle inspections to service writers and technicians.
• Continuously learn new technical information, equipment, tools, and repair techniques.
• Professionally record findings so repair costs can be accurately estimated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed