Automotive Technician

JOB TITLE: General Automotive Technician/R&R TechnicianSummary:This position is primarily responsible to service a broad range of vehicle repair issues to ensure proper performance and safety of vehicles and for quickly identifying the cause of performance problems.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle automotive systemsRemove and Reinstall Transmission systemsAssist other technicians in performing technical activitiesExplain problems discovered during vehicle inspection to service writers and techniciansContinuously learn new technical information, equipment, tools and repair techniquesProfessionally record findings so that repairs costs are accurately estimatedPerforms other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:4 years' experience as a mechanicOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with general supervisionExcellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress is requiredFriendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service orientedRemain calm and professional in stressful situationsDetail oriented while maintaining an extremely positive attitudeRecognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problemsTeam player with a "can do" attitude that can work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to establish and maintain professional atmosphere for employees, clients and customersPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.