Auto Technicians

Auto Performance Shop, looking for a technician for an exciting career in the performance industry. Their duties include learning about performance parts, performing inspections, running vehicle diagnostic tests and replacing damaged and/or outdated components, keeping workspaces clean, and explaining procedures to customers. Their duty also includes keeping an accurate log of all the work they performed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• be able to install and make recommendations on performance parts

• Performing routine automotive maintenance tasks, which could include oil change, tire rotation, battery installations, headlight and taillight installations, transmission work/flushes, air conditioner recharges, and front-end alignments

• Conducting diagnostic procedures to identify the cause of automotive issues and make effective and accurate recommendations

• Conducting necessary repairs and testing vehicles before handing them back to customers

• Inspecting vehicles to ensure they meet provincial requirements for safety and emissions on non-performance cars

• Maintaining knowledge of current industry best practices

• Ensuring equipment longevity

• Maintaining a clean and safe workplace

• Recording maintenance requests and customer reports of issues like excessive engine noise or poor handling

• Conducting vehicle inspections and reporting any problems

• Using electronic diagnostic equipment to find issues quickly

• Making sure tools and equipment are working well

• Complying with company and government regulations

• Properly disposing of used oil, radiator fluid, worn-out parts, and other components

• Keep track of work performed with accurate records

• Prepare quotes and estimates of work cost

• Keep track of parts, supplies and tools

• Repair brake and steering systems.

• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems.

• Replace or repair transmissions and fuel components as needed.

• Repair cooling components and systems including air conditioners and engine cooling.

• Possess a valid state driver’s license for conducting test drives.

Job qualifications and skills:

·       Education: High school diploma or equivalent

·       Experience: 3-5 years of related experience

·       Knowledge and ability to operate auto repair tools

·       Knowledge and ability to use diagnostic tools

·       Well-versed in the use of automotive tools in general

• Willingness to Learn about Auto performance parts and install

• Excellent customer service, time management skills and active listening skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to move items like motor oil containers and tires

• Ability to do basic math, read gauges, and understand readouts on diagnostic equipment

• Extensive understanding of repair equipment and how vehicles work

• Willingness to deal with dirt, dust, oil, gas, and other unpleasant or potentially hazardous substances

• Problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment

• Inspecting vehicles and identifying faults