What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Technician position at Simms Auto Group?
Job Details
Description
Summary
Repairs manual and automatic transmissions in automobiles within dealership and manufacturer quality and time standards. Requires manufacturer product-specific training.
Essential Duties
Performs transmission repair as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory time allowances and standards.
Diagnoses cause of malfunction.
Removes and disassembles transmission unit and performs repair.
Examines vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
Advises service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be made.
Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
Saves and tags parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
Installs repaired transmission, replaces fluids and makes appropriate adjustments.
Road tests vehicle when required or refers to test technician.
Documents work performed and recommended on the repair order.
Attends manufacturer-sponsored training classes.
Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
Keeps shop area neat and clean.
Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
Other tasks as assigned.
Marginal Duties
[If applicable.]
Supervisory Responsibilities
[If applicable.]
Qualifications
Salary : $32 - $56
