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Car Apprentice Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Body Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Provide guidance, education, and assistance to the assigned apprentice in such a manner that ... I-CAR Gold Class and ASE certification is a plus. * Complete understanding of all facets of light ...

Body Technician

Montclair, CA · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Provide guidance, education, and assistance to the assigned apprentice in such a manner that ... I-CAR Gold Class and ASE certification is a plus. * Complete understanding of all facets of light ...

Body Technician

San Clemente, CA · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Provide guidance, education, and assistance to the assigned apprentice in such a manner that ... I-CAR Gold Class and ASE certification is a plus. * Complete understanding of all facets of light ...

Commercial Body Shop Technician

Fontana, CA · On-site

$26 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

I-Car Standard. * Perform and sign-off on all quality check before sending vehicle to paint ... Work with apprentice or lesser skilled technicians in developing repair skills. Benefits: * We ...

Automotive Technician

Upland, CA

$18.02 - $19.77/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide Training and Supervision to the Store's Apprentice Teammate * National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in A5 - Brakes Certification * Automotive Service ...

Automotive Technician

Highland, CA

$18.02 - $19.27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide Training and Supervision to the Store's Apprentice Teammate * National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in A5 - Brakes Certification * Automotive Service ...

Automotive Technician

San Diego, CA · On-site

$18.52 - $19.87/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide Training and Supervision to the Store's Apprentice Teammate * National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in A5 - Brakes Certification * Automotive Service ...

master mechanic

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$18.02 - $19.77/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide Training and Supervision to the Store's Apprentice Teammate * National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in A5 - Brakes Certification * Automotive Service ...

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Service Technician - Junior Mechanic II

McKinley Equipment

Irvine, CA • On-site

$36 - $43.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

  • Have Command with the Vertical Transportation Industry
  • Assist lead technician in the maintaining, trouble shooting and repair of various types of accessibility equipment
  • Have Command with blueprints to determine the layout of system components
  • Have Command to connect electrical wiring to control panels and motors
  • Have Command with testing installed equipment to ensure that it meets specifications
  • Have Command with the Vertical Transportation Industry
  • Have Command with the organizations relevant to the Vertical Transportation Industry
  • Have Command with National Applicable Codes and Regulations
  • Have Command with Accessibility Industry terms
  • Have Command with types of accessibility and residential equipment
  • Have Command with Elevator Industry Field Employees Safety Handbook
  • Have Command with basic electricity and electrical symbols and meanings
  • Have Command with electrical schematics
  • Have Command with troubleshooting conveyance systems; including brakes, motors, switches, hydraulics and control systems
  • Have Command with tools and equipment required to maintain, troubleshoot and repair various types of accessibility equipment safely
  • Have Command with site conditions and what is required to safely maintain, troubleshoot and repair various types of accessibility equipment
  • Have Command with all components of the conveyances to properly identify each piece and its use to properly maintain and repair the conveyance
  • Have Command with all product service manuals
  • Have Command with EMT bending
  • Have Command with Soft Skills Training (critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication and resiliency)
  • Have Command with and read the service manual cover to cover prior to commencing any service
  • Optional enroll in the CAT Program (Certified Accessibility Technician) and progress through/complete Courses 5 and 6
  • Study to take the CAT final exam
  • Ability to properly/correctly perform tasks with less supervision industry time guidelines
  • Have Command with iPhone and apps, iPad and processing work orders in ServiceMax (SMAX) including creating Dash-1 work orders
  • Vertical Platform Lifts (VPL) - Have Command in "door handing"
  • VPL - Have Command in Landing Door and Gate-Locking Devices
  • VPL - Have Command in Machinery Tower/Masts
  • VPL - Have Command in Platforms and Ramps
  • VPL - Have Command in Safeties and Governors
  • VPL - Have Command in Hoistway/Runway Enclosures whether provided or partially provided
  • VPL - Have Command in Wiring, Power Supplies, Control Circuits and Safe Operation
  • VPL - Have Command in Hydraulics; including 1:2 Rope Drive System, Pumps and Motors, Check Valve, Pressure Gauges, Static Pressure, Manual Lowering, Overpressure Relief Valve, and Shutoff Valve
  • Incline Platform Lift (IPL) - Have Command in the product and the General Overview
  • IPL - Have Command In Power Supplies and Wiring
  • IPL - Have Command in Power Transfer/Landing Calls
  • IPL - Have Command in Battery - Operated Models
  • IPL - Have Command with Barrier Arms
  • IPL - Have Command with Controls and Operation
  • IPL - Have Command with Platforms, Safeties and Governors
  • Private Residence Elevator (PRE) - Have Command in Hydraulics; including 1:2 Rope Drive System, Pumps and Motors, Check Valve, Pressure Gauges, Static Pressure, Manual Lowering, Overpressure Relief Valve, and Shutoff Valve
  • PRE - Have Command In Power-Supply and Wiring (Hoistway wiring, in-car lighting, telephone requirements, traveling cables, and travel cables)
  • PRE - Have Command in Battery - Emergency Lowering
  • PRE - Have Command in Drive Systems (winding drum, hydraulic, pneumatic, and chain)
  • PRE - Have Command in rail brackets and rail alignment
  • PRE - Have Command in reading and comprehending layout drawings
  • PRE - Have Command with the Car and Sling (assembling the sling, installing safeties, installing the platform, cab alignment and clearances)
  • PRE - Have Command with Entrances (landing doors, side slide doors), Car Doors, Interlocks and Gate Locks and Contacts
  • PRE - Have Command with steps to take Prior to leaving the jobsite. (Safety Check, Operation Check and Service Checklist Completion, properly document customer safety items)
  • Communicate well with Customers, Lead technician and dispatcher
  • Maintain hand tools necessary for this trade
  • Ability to follow direction as well as work independently
  • Demonstrate competence and proficiency in the field
  • Contribute to team effort by performing additional duties as requested
  • Demonstrate/show proof of competency of Jr. Mechanic 2 Skillsets

Qualifications:
  • CAT and/or CCCM Limited License
  • Ability to properly lead and train apprentices
  • Ability to perform service work in industry budgeted time guidelines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid writing and grammar skills
  • Highly organized
  • Ability to work harmoniously with the public and co-workers
  • Ability to successfully prioritize and meet customer needs
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Computer skills and proficiency including Microsoft office and other cloud based products
  • Knowledgeable in basic hand tool and power tool functions
  • Solid mechanical skills
  • Strong attention to details and accuracy
  • Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality
  • Excellent problem-solver
  • High School Degree or Equivalent plus 2 years industry experience
  • Maintain a valid California Driver's License and clean driving record
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged sitting and standing
  • Frequent customer interaction, must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with others
  • Must be able to see well enough to drive, read electronic screens and electrical schematics and service/operation manuals
  • Ability to hear, smell and touch
  • Grasping/Feeling: must be able to write, type, and use hand and power tools
  • Ability to think and process information quickly, clearly and accurately
  • Strong reasoning ability; able to apply common sense, understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions; able to deal logically with problems & people
  • Physically fit for lifting and moving equipment (up to 50 pounds)
  • Ability to stand and work on ladder
  • Ability to be led, ability to follow instructions, make suggestions and are willing to learn
  • Ability to push, pull and perform overhead work
  • Ability to work with various hand and power tools
  • Finger Dexterity - use of finger/fine manipulation. The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
  • Multi-limb coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing or lying down
  • Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
  • Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms and or legs
  • Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to manufacturer's guidelines. Maximize efficiency
  • Depth Perception - The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object
  • Gross Body Equilibrium - The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
  • Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
  • Reaction Time - the ability to quickly respond to a signal, e.g. sound, light picture, etc. when it appears
  • Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing
  • Visual Color Discrimination - The ability to match or detect differences between color, including shades of color and brightness
  • Must be able to climb into/out of vehicle several times per day using 3 points of contact
  • Must be able to use hands and arms to steer and to finger controls and adjust controls needed inside of vehicle
  • Must be able to walk for short periods and navigate stairs
  • Must have enough leg and foot control to climb into vehicle, operate foot controls and safely navigate vehicle through traffic and weather
  • Must able to bend, stoop, crawl and squat in order to perform a vehicle inspection
  • Move two or more limbs together while remaining in place
  • React quickly using hands, fingers and feet
  • Determine the distance between objects; see objects in low light and while moving forward see objects off to the side