Senior Automotive Technician/ Mechanic

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Lafayette, 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 and that the service department maintains a high level of customer satisfaction. The role also diagnoses and repairs customer vehicles in accordance with MAP guidelines and dealership, manufacturer, and Delta World Tire & Service standards. The position performs diagnostics and repairs, including complex and heavy-duty work; completes multi-point inspections and repair orders; and explains diagnoses and recommended repairs to customers and non-mechanical personnel. The technician follows safety procedures and company policies and helps keep customers’ vehicles in proper running condition. Compensation is up to a $50 flag rate. The work environment may include moderate to loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, and other hazardous or non-hazardous materials. Temperatures may vary, including extreme heat or cold. Safety goggles or other personal protective equipment may be required.

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 stand up to eight hours per day and walk to access areas of the building.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly, with full range of motion in arms and hands and the 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 multi-point inspections and repair orders efficiently and accurately.
Perform complex and heavy-duty repairs.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, including store managers, service consultants, and customers.
Recommend services needed 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, company policies, and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.