Technician - Subaru of Fort Walton Beach

STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LLC • Wright, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technician performs automotive diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs at Subaru of Fort Walton Beach. The role is classified by skill and experience as A, B, or C Class. A-Class technicians diagnose and repair all areas of vehicles and may specialize in particular repairs; B-Class technicians diagnose and repair most vehicle components with little supervision; and C-Class technicians perform most assigned tasks with some supervision and average mechanical knowledge. The position requires work to be completed efficiently and accurately according to dealership and manufacturer standards, along with clear communication with service advisors and the parts department, careful documentation, safe equipment use, and upkeep of the shop and tools. The position is full-time on the day shift in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; punctuality and ability to work the entirety of the scheduled shift.
• Ability to solve practical problems, prioritize work, act with integrity and professionalism, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and technical instructions, and to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to use hand, power, and shop tools and computer diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to operate overhead and floor-mounted oil and grease guns, transmission machines, air-conditioner service machines, radiator service machines, hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Ability to lift and move work-related items up to 50 pounds and to push, pull, lift, bend, twist, raise and hold arms overhead, and turn the head, neck, and shoulders as needed.
• Must pass a background check, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Report.
• A Class: five or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; complete knowledge and experience diagnosing and repairing brakes, steering and suspension systems, transmissions, and drive axles; moderate computer and internet literacy; routine writing and presentation skills; and a complete set of mechanical hand tools, including metric sizes.
• B Class: three to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; intermediate knowledge and experience diagnosing and repairing brakes, steering and suspension systems, transmissions, and drive axles; moderate computer and internet literacy; and mechanical hand tools, including metric sizes.
• C Class: basic computer and internet literacy; basic knowledge and some experience diagnosing and repairing brakes, steering and suspension systems, transmissions, and drive axles, and working with a shop lift and equipment; and some mechanical hand tools, including metric sizes.
• C Class technicians must be willing to acquire ASE certifications and manufacturer training if they do not already possess them.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electric and hybrid vehicles.
• C Class: one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred but not required.
• Additional certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned repair-order work efficiently and accurately according to dealership and factory standards, with limited or no supervision.
• Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts and save and tag parts when required for warranty work or at a customer's request.
• Inspect assigned vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Immediately notify the service advisor about additional or unnecessary work, delays, or changes to the vehicle's appearance or condition.
• Document all work performed and recommended on repair orders.
• Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to a test technician.
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events, and stay current with manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Report machinery defects, malfunctions, and safety issues to a supervisor or management.
• Keep customer vehicles and the shop area clean, and return vehicles in the condition in which they were received.
• Maintain dealership-owned tools and manuals, and return them to their proper place and condition.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know requirements.
• Operate tools and equipment safely.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs (A Class); diagnose most malfunctions and perform repairs (B Class); diagnose vehicle problems from customer complaints and inspections and install specified optional equipment (C Class).
• Supervise apprentice technicians when assigned (A and B Class).
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance available.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Free employee assistance program.
• 100% paid tuition with Strayer University for associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees.
• 401(k) with company matching after six months.
• Paid time off begins on day one and may be used after 90 days; two weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• Five paid holidays: Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
• Discounts through Working Advantage on theme park tickets, shopping, travel, and more.

What This Job Offers

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