What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Technician position at Mercedes-Benz of San Francisco?
Service Technician
Mercedes-Benz of San Francisco has been in the automotive industry for 60 years. We are proud to serve the San Francisco Bay Area with a brand that is nothing but the best. Mercedes-Benz is recognized as the standard in high quality, reliability, luxury, and value.
Service Technician - Essential Duties - Include, but not limited to, the following:
- Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
- Diagnoses cause of most malfunctions and performs repair accurately.
- Follows workshop manual/WIS effectively for all diagnosis and repairs.
- Document all steps taken to diagnose and/or repair vehicle on RO.
- Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts accurately.
- Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
- Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
- Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
- Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order accurately.
- Road tests vehicles safely when required and documents road test results/mileage on RO.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Service Technician - Education and/or Experience
- Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. OR
- Associate degree (A.A.) or (AS) from community college or higher; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. OR
· Relevant - Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications
Service Technician Qualifications:
- At least 1-3 years working with European vehicles
- Works with fellow co-workers with a positive and team-oriented attitude
- Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail an accuracy
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction
- Ability to prioritize job duties to meet deadlines
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
- Acceptance by the dealership's Insurance Company as required
Benefits:
- Highly competitive pay based on skills/experience
- Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Voluntary Insurance
- Employer Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Retirement Plan
Our employees are members of the family, who share our same goals and passions. Ideal candidates are confident, driven people who are excited to grow and succeed with one of the most successful automotive dealerships in the Bay Area. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we would like to meet you and discuss the endless possibilities.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
