Transmission Technician - Clay, NY

Davidson Ford of Clay has an immediate opening for an A-Class Technician who specializes in transmission diagnosis and repair to join our busy service department! This position primarily repairs manual and automatic transmissions within dealership and manufacturer quality and time standards. In addition to being specialized in transmission repair, this position also performs diagnoses and repairs in all areas as needed, including EV's. We are committed to investing in our shop to provide the specialty tools and equipment that allow our technicians to perform their jobs quickly and efficiently. We take pride in what we do here and that includes taking care of our employees and our customers. Come join our team and see why our company has one of the highest dealership review ratings around!

Pay Range:

$30•$45, Flat Rate Sign-on bonus may be available based on experience!

Hours:

8:00am•5:00pm, Monday•

Friday Responsibilities:

Perform transmission repair with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory time allowances and standards. Diagnose cause of malfunction using appropriate diagnostic tools and software. Remove and disassemble transmission units and perform repairs. Perform cost cap analysis to determine if a transmission should be replaced or repaired. Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts. Save, tag, and return parts according to dealership and warranty processes Install repaired or replacement transmissions, replace fluids and make appropriate adjustments. Road test vehicles when required. Communicate with Service Advisor throughout the repair process to keep them and the customer informed. Document work performed and recommended on the repair order. Perform multipoint inspections to determine if additional safety or service work is required/recommended and notifies Service Advisor immediately of findings. Attends manufacturer-sponsored training classes. Keep up to date with manufacturer technical bulletins. Keep the shop area neat and clean. Understand, keep up to date with, and comply with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc. Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills:

At least 3 years of experience with high complexity automotive repairs. Highly skilled at performing diagnostics for complex repairs. Experience with pinpoint testing. Comfort and skill in using diagnostic software and tools. Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing. An in depth understanding of dealership processes, warranty documentation requirements, and best practices. Experience performing cap cost analysis. Demonstrated ability in prioritizing work and problem solving. Valid New York State Inspectors License.

Preferred Skills/Training:

Ford Master Technician suspension certification or domestic manufacturer equivalent strongly preferred. Relevant Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities:

Up to 3 weeks vacation time at the time of hire, based on experience. Paid Manufacturer Training. Sick Leave accrued every week! We offer great benefits including Excellus medical insurance, Guardian dental insurance, and Davis vision insurance. We offer a reimbursement for qualifying out of pocket costs. We offer supplemental insurance through Aflac including: Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness. We offer both Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match. We offer paid holidays. Paid vacation time. We have an Employee Assistance Program, available to our employees and their family members free of charge! We offer advancement opportunities within a large organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.