What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Technician position at Carpenter's Auto Service?
Company Description
Our family-owned auto service shop is growing rapidly and is looking for a skilled Automotive Technician. Fast-paced, clean and honest professional environment with competitive pay. Come grow with us!
Job Description:
- Duties include inspection, diagnoses, repair, and replacement of general parts and accessories for cars and light trucks
- Perform fluid exchanges, general inspections and maintenance, brake inspection, battery, and electronics work
- Perform a variety of other duties: replacing wiper blades, bulbs, performing test drives
- Focus on building customer relationships and their current and future needs
- Communicate vehicle problems and proposed solutions to customer and/or supervisor
- Keep a clean and safe working environment
Job Requirements:
- Conduct extensive diagnostic procedures to determine the sources of customers’ problems and provide accurate repair recommendations
- Perform all aspects of automotive maintenance and repair
- Tasks include computer diagnostic procedures and repair of engines, cooling systems, emissions systems, brakes, suspension, and performing alignments
- Maintain a working knowledge of current industry best practices in automotive repair by attending schooling and seminars
- Conduct necessary repairs and take vehicles for test drives
- Maintain legible and accurate paperwork for both the customer and for our records
- Clean and maintain the work environment to ensure equipment longevity and workplace safety
- Able to create estimates and advise customers of repairs/maintenance needed
Qualifications:
- Automotive repair experience in a professional shop environment
- Knowledge of diagnostic tools and equipment
- Must have own tools
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- High-level of motivation, energy, and a customer-focused attitude
- Team-oriented, flexible, and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service
- Follow company procedures and protocol
