Automotive Technician – Springdale, AR Position Available In Washington, Arkansas

Automotive Technician – Springdale, AR Springdale, AR • Auto Tech
Job Type
Full-time
Description MISSION To provide safe, quality automotive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to customer vehicles

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Test drive customer vehicles and run diagnostic devices
Perform accurate diagnosis of check engine, air bag, antilock, and traction control lights
Diagnose and repair issues that cause vibration and noise
Perform mechanical repairs of brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, and all other major automotive systems
Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
Perform wheel alignment service
Perform state safety and emissions inspections
Perform General Service tasks as necessary
Maintain tools and a clean work area
Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
Protect company assets
Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management

DRUG TESTING

Purcell Tire tests for the presence of THC in all drug screenings for this position, due to the safety-sensitive nature of the job and the potential for injury or death when a tire is installed improperly, or a safety-related mechanical issue is not properly conveyed to a customer. It is a bona fide occupational qualification for service technicians to be unimpaired, so the Company will continue testing for THC and other drugs under the safety-sensitive exceptions allowed by your state. Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:

Associate’s Degree or Trade School

Minimum Job-Specific Experience:

3-5 years

Management Experience:

N/A

Driver’s License Required:

Yes

Other Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required:

Tire Industry Association ATS certification, ASE certifications, vendor-provided training

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

(KSA’s)

Job-Specific KSA’s:

Tire & Automotive Industry – Essential industry information including tire brands, designs, treads; proper safety and functional procedures, and relevant customer markets. Mastery of all major automotive emissions, engine management, and electrical systems
Mechanical — Knowledge of automotive vehicles and tools, including their repair, and maintenance.
Customer Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Tools & Technology KSA’s:

Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Phone Systems – Ability to operate phone systems for the effective communication of information to interested parties

Cognitive KSA’s:

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.

Communication KSA’s:

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Writing & Speaking — Communicating effectively in writing and interpersonal speaking as appropriate for the needs of the audience.