Automobile Repair Technician Job Description and Primary Job Functions

SUMMARY: Repairs, services and overhauls automobiles, trucks, motorhomes, trailers and other automotive vehicles by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Follow all rules and regulations as spoken or written in any form by the management, i.e. employee's handbook and any addendums issued or posted at any time.

· Always maintain a positive attitude and the team concept.

· Use the phone in a professional manner, always with the intention of creating a long-term relationship between the repair shop and the customer.

· To act in a professional manner suitable as to represent a quality organization with which you are employed, always and in every instance projecting an attitude of honesty and respectfulness.

· Always observe and adhere to all Bureau of Automotive Repair rules and regulations.

· Each employee must adhere to all OH&S safety rules and regulations as well as all city and county regulations regarding shop safety, fuel spill cleanup or other flammable or hazardous material.

· Assist in all housekeeping functions as directed by management.

· Diagnose and repair vehicles that failed the smog inspection.

· Examine vehicle. Discuss nature and extent of damage or malfunction with service writer. Provide recommendations for repair, including parts list needed to perform. Recommended repairs. Provide list of other items needing attention.

· Perform a preventive maintenance inspection on all vehicles.

· Ensure all under-car, under-hood, and preventive maintenance inspections and reports are complete and accurate.

· Raise vehicle, using shop lifting equipment, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle, using proper equipment and safety procedures.

· Remove units, such as engines, transmissions, or differentials.

· Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear.

· Repair or replace parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.

· Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.

· Diagnose electrical system problems and perform electrical repairs.

· Rewire/repair ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.

· Replace and/or adjust brakes, perform alignments, replace struts & shock absorbers.

· Machine drums and rotors as necessary.

· Diagnose and repair cooling system failures. Remove and replace cooling system parts, remove radiators for repair.

· Replace and adjust headlights. Install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.

· Ensure that all work is performed to proper specifications.

· Wear appropriate safety equipment as needed.

· Attend company-related work and safety meetings.

· Maintain a cost-conscious attitude toward all work and company spending.

· Assist other employees as directed by management.

· Immediately report any damage to equipment or facilities. Correctly fill out incident report as needed.

· Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Journeymen's certificate or Apprenticeship registration from two-year college or technical school; or one year to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write concise diagnostic findings and recommendations for repair. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from service writer and customers. Must read and write English proficiently.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts, such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

· Current/valid Class 5 driver's license.

· 3 or 5 year driving abstract acceptable to our current insurance carrier.

· Journeyman certificate or currently enrolled in apprenticeship program.

· In order to perform and complete Out of Province and Commercial Vehicle Inspections, the proper government approval must be obtained and on file.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds of dead weight, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds of dead weight, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of dead weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, in outside weather conditions, and with explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

COMMENTS: Must possess the proper tools and equipment to perform this job description. Preference will be given to those applicants with a specialty in diagnostics and/or European vehicles.

By signing below, I have received, read, and understand this job description. There is no known reason that I cannot perform the job as outlined in this job description.

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Company DescriptionTire Sales, Licensed Inspections & Auto Maintenance & Repair. We're not a "garage" we are an automotive service/repair facility!
City Centre Automotive has been operating since 2003 with customer service, first in mind. We offer complete automotive services to Grande Prairie and the surrounding areas. Beginning with quality services and precise diagnostics as well as fair estimates, you can be sure the certified automotive technology specialists at City Centre Automotive work for your driving safety and peace of mind. City Centre repairs your vehicle with NAPA® parts and protects your investment with NAPA AUTOPRO'S North American wide PEACE OF MIND warranties.Company DescriptionTire Sales, Licensed Inspections & Auto Maintenance & Repair. We're not a "garage" we are an automotive service/repair facility! City Centre Automotive has been operating since 2003 with customer service, first in mind. We offer complete automotive services to Grande Prairie and the surrounding areas. Beginning with quality services and precise diagnostics as well as fair estimates, you can be sure the certified automotive technology specialists at City Centre Automotive work for your driving safety and peace of mind. City Centre repairs your vehicle with NAPA® parts and protects your investment with NAPA AUTOPRO'S North American wide PEACE OF MIND warranties.