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What they do
An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.
$48,113 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Automotive Technician Reports to:
Shop Foreman or General Manager Hours:
Full-Time M-F About Goose Automotive:
Goose Automotive is a family friendly company that is expanding and needs to add technicians to keep up with growth at our multiple locations. Goose got his start as a technician and knows what it's like to feel unappreciated. When he opened his first shop, he wanted to provide an enjoyable workplace and atmosphere where employees were treated with respect and appreciation.
Purpose & Objective:
The Technician role is an especially important member of the company as it completes the repairs and services of our customers. In addition to performing the work sold on customer vehicles, this role also inspects vehicles to determine repairs and services that are recommended for a customer's vehicle to provide them the level of service expected.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
PRIMARY:
- Accurately Completing Services and Repairs on
Customer's Vehicles:
Technicians are expected to be experts in their craft and are expected to complete services and repairs with excellence, integrity, precision, and extreme care.
- Partner with Office Staff to Deliver on Company Sales Goals with
Integrity:
Technicians are expected to inspect each vehicle and quote any needed repairs and services to each customer. At times, technicians will be asked to work directly with customers to explain the condition of the vehicle and answer questions the customer may have about their needed services or repairs.
SECONDARY
Quality Control:
Perform Quality Control for fellow technicians and cleaning on vehicles if General Service Tech is unable, all in accordance with company procedures.
Cleaning & Prep:
Assist in keeping shop area clean, safe, free of debris and other hazards. Additional responsibilities and duties may be necessary based on the needs of the business. Must possess the following
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must possess a valid US Driver's License, be insurable on shop insurance policy, and possess the ability to drive a vehicle with passengers.
- Must have at least 1 year of practical experience working as a technician in an automobile repair facility.
- Advanced knowledge of passenger automobile workings and systems.
- Advanced knowledge and skill in passenger automobiles diagnostics including using a diagnostic tree, performing testing procedures to discover the cause (and repairs needed) to correct a customer's complaint.
- Advanced knowledge, ability and skill in performing mechanical repairs and services on passenger automobiles including removing and reinstalling of parts, and doing service procedures.
- Knowledge and skill of how to perform a thorough inspection on a passenger automobile for the purpose of finding service and repairs needed based on the miles and condition of the vehicle.
- Ability to clearly communicate in English with others verbally and in various written forms. Ability to communicate in written form both with hand-written communication and typed communication.
- Ability and knowledge of how to use a computer and diagnostic tools to diagnose vehicles, look up repair instructions, and access Customer Management Software. This includes the ability to view a monitor, and use touch screens mice and keyboards.
- Ability to lift more than 50lbs without assistance
- Ability be able to stand for periods of up to 60 min at a time.
- Skilled and able to perform basic counting and math.
- Ability to perform major and fine motor skill movements using body to perform the necessary actions to complete a repair, service, vehicle inspection, or shop cleaning activity.
This also includes the ability to reach overhead, push, pull, bend down, stoop, and other major body movements.
Current Benefits Include:
7 paid holidays- Christmas, New Year's, 4th July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving 2days, Memorial Day Paid Vacation 40 hours starting at 1 year anniversary (80 hours, after 3 years; 120 hours, after 6 years) Medical Benefits including: Medical covered up to $300 of the monthly premium for the employee only Dental/Vision available Short / Long Term Disability Employer Paid Life Insurance $25,000 Employer Paid Gold's Gym Membership for employee Discount on Labor and Parts Lunch/Breakfast provided during weekly meeting Monday thru Friday work week, weekends optional based on your schedule Paid training available
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount On-the-job training Paid training Professional development assistance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Automotive Repair:
5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) ASE Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Fitness Centers/Gyms
- Dental Insurance