AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN (entry level)
Sames Auto Group
Cedar Creek, TX1–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The primary function of an Entry Level Automotive Technician is to safely provide an excellent service experience for guests.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform upper and lower level lube technician functions.
- Focus on fluid checks and basic maintenance:
- Change vehicle's oil.
- Check transmission fluid and other fluid levels.
- Inspect various belts and filters.
- Check air levels and gauges.
- Assist technician mechanics in performing technical activities.
- Continuously seek out and learn new technical information, equipment, tools, and techniques through formal training sessions.
- Keep store management aware of mechanical repair problems.
- Maintain and secure work tools.
- Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and hazard-free work environment.
- Safely work on cars, such as changing oil and filters, adding fluids, checking tire pressure, and washing windows.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Appropriate hand tools necessary for services performed.
- Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment such as:
- Scanners
- Electrical diagnostic equipment
- A/C recovery equipment
- Fluid exchange equipment
- Lift operation
- Comfort entering and reading information on a computer screen.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to speak effectively with guests and employees.
- Must be able to stand on concrete or metal surfaces for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work in an environment that frequently experiences extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noises, and exhaust fumes.
- Ability to lift and move inventory items, trashcans, and other work-related items (up to 50 pounds).
- Must be able to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time.
- Must be able to push, pull, pull up, bend at the knees and waist, twist body at the waist, raise and hold arms overhead, turn head-neck-shoulders as needed, grasp and hold tools and other items with hands, for either extended periods of time or many times throughout the shift.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving, and repair experience.
- Basic understanding of car maintenance.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and A/C Refrigerant handling certifications are a plus.