Automotive Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of two years of experience as a lube/tire/service technician
• Current Motor Vehicle Inspection License (for Missouri based stores)
• Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials
• Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles
• Ability to exchange accurate information with customers
• Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials
• Ability to consistently work in outdoor weather conditions
• Ability and willingness to comply with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) regulations
• Vision, hearing, speech, and the ability to detect odors
• Ability to move and position self to move and retrieve product and supplies from shelves, under counters, or stacks of inventory weighing 75 pounds
• Valid driver’s license
• Availability to work holidays, weekends, and after regular business hours as needed
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language to communicate with customers, coworkers, and supervisors
• Ability to meet company requirements including successful pre-employment screenings
• Legal authorization to work in the United States of America

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two or more years of experience in an automotive shop environment
• ASE certifications
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work at a fast pace
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Sales abilities
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently
• Management of multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to perform detail work with accuracy

Responsibilities

• Perform all brake, front end and alignment maintenance as well as mechanical work in accordance with all company programs, policies, and procedures
• Properly diagnose and repair all customers’ vehicles, performing quality control of all shop functions
• Train and coach other employees in accordance with all company programs, policies and procedures as directed
• Maintain the orderly flow of customer service assignment to ensure productivity
• Extend Big O’s Extra Care Services to all customers
• Attend weekly store meetings to review safety issues, store policies, procedures, and product information changes as required
• Work with store management to ensure the successful accomplishment of budgeted service-related quotas
• Ensure that all appropriate information for completed work is given to the counter personnel for inclusion in final invoicing
• Utilize the company outside purchase program to ensure maximum profitability
• Timely complete daily Today’s Class Technician and other required training
• Ensure the consistent execution of the vehicle inspection program
• Achieve established service, sales and productivity goals
• Assist in the organizing, documenting, and processing of all adjustments and core credits