What are the responsibilities and job description for the Smog Certified Diagnostic Technician position at Audi of Oakland?
Description
As an Automotive Smog Certified Diagnostic Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring vehicles meet emission standards and operate efficiently. You will diagnose and repair vehicle emission systems, perform smog inspections, and provide expert advice to customers.
Responsibilities:
- Vehicle Inspection: Conduct thorough inspections of vehicles to identify potential emission issues and safety concerns.
- Diagnostic Testing: Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment to pinpoint and diagnose specific problems within a vehicle's emission system.
- Repair and Maintenance: Perform necessary repairs and maintenance on emission control systems, including catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, and fuel injection systems.
- Smog Certification: Administer state-mandated smog inspections and certification tests, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service, explaining technical issues in clear and understandable terms, and answering questions about vehicle maintenance and emissions.
- Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest automotive technology, emission standards, and diagnostic techniques through ongoing training and certifications.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
- Valid state smog certification
- Proven experience as an automotive technician
- Strong knowledge of automotive systems, including engine mechanics, electrical systems, and emission control components
- Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment and tools
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Valid driver's license
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
- Ability to work in various weather conditions
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools
- Ability to bend, kneel, and crawl
Benefits of Working at Swickard:
- Career Path – Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
- Ongoing training and support
- Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.
Competitive benefits package:
- Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
- Optional disability coverage
- 401k plan
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
About Us
- We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
- We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and services.
- We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
- Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!
- Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
- We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.
Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes?
To all recruitment agencies: Swickard does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Swickard employees. Swickard is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
