Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Braking Systems, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Driver's License, Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Hand Tools, Hazardous Materials Clean-Up, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Lift/Move 80 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manual Dexterity, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Repair Orders, Road Tests, State Laws and Regulations, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Vision Plan
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Transwest is looking for an Automotive Service Trainee who will be responsible for the timely, efficient and effective repair of customer and company vehicles.
WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
- 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
- HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
- Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Car Discount Program
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform work as outlined in repair order.
- Verify warranty, if applicable, on all repair orders.
- Perform all work with efficiency and accuracy and in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunction.
- Communicate with the parts department to secure necessary parts.
- Save and tag warranty parts.
- Advise shop foreman and provide recommendation if repair order needs to be adjusted.
- Repair documented in technician comments during each active time punch.
- Road test vehicles as needed for quality assessment.
- Maintain working knowledge of factory technical bulletins.
- Ensure customer vehicle cleanliness.
- Maintain neat and orderly work area.
- Accountable for all dealership owned tools.
- Uphold federal, state and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste.
- Perform job duties and functions with flexibility in the event circumstances shift, i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technology developments.
- Other duties as assigned by the manager.
Requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Required to perform work inside and outside, in all-weather situations, at the shop division location.
- Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
- Manual dexterity, fine manipulation and the ability to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 80 lbs.
- Must be able to operate simple to complex and heavy-duty machinery.
- Normal range of hearing and vision.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing.
- Candidate must have experience diagnosing and repairing passenger automobiles.
- Dealership experience a plus!
- Candidate must be a motivated individual who can work independently.
- Familiarity with all aspects of gas and diesel truck repair and maintenance including; engine repair, transmission repair, drivability and electrical diagnostics, suspension, brake systems, etc.
- Proficient in appropriate computer information systems including Tech II and SI2000 (GMC Chevrolet).
- Candidate must possess a complete set of hand tools with rollaway toolbox.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.
JOB DETAILS:
- Type: Hourly
- Compensation Range: $18.00 to $22.00
- Shift: Day Shift
- Reports To: Service Manager
- Closing Date: When Filled
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Salary Description
$18 - $22 / hr