Senior Automotive Technician/ Mechanic

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Poplarville, MS

2d•$50•Onsite

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 a high level of customer satisfaction. The role also involves diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles in accordance with MAP guidelines, dealership and manufacturer requirements, and Delta World Tire & Service standards. Compensation is up to a $50 flag rate. The technician performs diagnostics and repairs, including complex and heavy-duty work, explains technical findings and repair needs to non-mechanical individuals, and recommends and documents services needed to keep vehicles in good condition. The position follows safety procedures and company policies. Work schedules may be flexible, Monday through Friday. The work environment may involve moderate to loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and other hazardous or non-hazardous materials. Temperatures may vary, including extreme heat or cold depending on outdoor conditions. Safety goggles or other PPE may be required. Physical demands include standing for up to eight hours per day, walking through the building, regularly bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, frequent use of arms and hands, lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds frequently, communicating with customers and shop personnel, and having sufficient vision to detect color and depth and refocus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Previous automotive technician or mechanic experience, unless ASE certifications are provided in lieu of experience.
Ability to demonstrate proper use of computerized diagnostic equipment.
Valid driver’s license in the work state; an out-of-state license must be transferred to the work state within 30 days of hire.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, frequent use of arms and hands, and lifting 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 certification 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, including the Store Manager, Service Consultants, and/or 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.