Senior Automotive Technician/ Mechanic

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Lake Charles, LA

About The Position

Delta World Tire is an independent tire dealer offering tire sales, automotive repair, and preventative maintenance. The Senior Automotive Technician ensures repairs are performed correctly and efficiently by qualified technicians and helps maintain high customer satisfaction. The role also involves diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles in accordance with MAP guidelines and dealership, manufacturer, and Delta World Tire & Service standards. The position performs diagnostic and repair work, including complex and heavy-duty repairs, and communicates technical findings and recommendations to customers and other non-mechanical personnel. Compensation is up to a $45 flag rate. The role may involve exposure to shop hazards and variable temperatures, and requires the physical abilities described below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Previous automotive technician or mechanic experience, or ASE certifications in lieu of experience.
Ability to demonstrate proper use of computerized diagnostic equipment.
Valid driver’s license in the work state; out-of-state licenses must be transferred to the work state within 30 days of hire.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work flexible schedules, Monday through Saturday.
Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and walk around the building.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly; full range of motion with arms and hands; and ability to feel, handle, or finger objects frequently.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds frequently.
Ability to communicate with customers and shop personnel.
Vision sufficient to detect color and depth and to refocus.

Nice To Haves

Technical school experience.

Responsibilities

Diagnose vehicles according to the appropriate level of certifications and experience.
Perform work outlined on the Multi-point Inspection and/or Repair Order efficiently and accurately.
Perform complex and heavy-duty repairs.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, which may include the Store Manager, Service Consultants, and customers.
Recommend services necessary to keep customers’ vehicles in running condition and document recommendations in customer files.
Follow safety procedures and report concerns to the direct supervisor.
Adhere to Sun Auto’s core values and company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.