Automotive Technician With Diagnostic Skills

Company: AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah
Location: San Jose
Posted on: October 3, 2024

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION We call our club's vision, mission, values, and supporting pillars "Our House" because they are the foundation for all that we do. We're working to transform AAA for the next century with a mission to create Members for life by unleashing the innovative spirit of our Team Members.Why Work For Us?

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Team Members accrue paid time off monthly with an additional 24 hours per year earmarked for volunteer activities
• Collaborative Environment AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement ProgramAdditional Details: Sign On Bonus $1,500 - $5,000 DOE.
  • Exceptional benefits within 30 days of hire, with employer contribution to medical/Dental/Vision premiums
  • 17 Paid Days off (22 after 1 year) + 9 paid holidays for a great work/life balance, some Saturdays and no Sundays
  • Tuition reimbursement for ASE Certifications
  • State of the art equipment with Technician software updates
  • Clean well equipped shops that are open to members and nonmembers with consistent car countJob Responsibilities: Performs work that is indicated on Approved Repair Orders.
    Performs only needed and or customer requested services on vehicles.
    Performs all repairs according to MAP (Motorist Assurance Program), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) or accepted industry standard procedures
    Assures all repairs are for the benefit of the member/customer.
    Test drives all vehicles when practical for any/all performance or drivability concerns before performing work
    Exception: when unsafe or vehicle not drivable
    Retest drives after repairs completed to verify that repair solved defined problems
    Maintains clean and safe work environment; cleans spills and debris immediately to reduce hazards
    Maintain company provided equipment and machinery
    Follows Company and industry safety rules and regulations
    Reports all unsafe conditions to supervisor including but not limited to lifts, overhead doors, and equipment
    Attends all required training, seeks additional training to maintain and increase effectiveness
    Keeps up to date on industry trends and repair procedures.
    Attends and successfully completes at least 24 hours of continuing auto repair training per year sponsored and/or provided by the club.
    Maintains customer vehicles in regard to cleanliness and does not tune or otherwise adjust any controls within the vehicle.
    Verifies as soon as practicable that parts ordered for the vehicle assigned to them are correct.
    Performs digital inspection and documents to their full potential. Notates all pertinent information into the shop inspection or management system, attaches all photos or videos to illustrate repairs or needs to the inspection.
    Assures all comeback related repairs are prioritized as directed by manager or lead.
    Communicates effectively as necessary with manager, service advisors and other technicians to contribute to the overall performance of the location
    Responsible for the safety and accuracy of all repairs made and or systems inspected to assure vehicle is as safe or safer condition as was prior to work commencing
    Performs other related duties as assigned.
    May require travel to different locations on an as needed basis
    
    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
    Effective verbal and written communication skills in the language(s) required for the role, as justified for business necessity
    Effective organization, interpersonal and negotiation skills
    Ability to work scheduled hours as necessitated by business need
    Math and computer skills with experience using software applications including word processing, browsers, and email
    Member service focus
    Ability to drive vehicles equipped with manual transmission
    Knowledge of equipment/tool operation and diagnostic/repair procedures
    Maintains 100% productivity as measured by dividing hours worked by labor hours flagged
    
    Education & Experience/ Licenses & Certifications/Requirements
    Must possess a valid drivers license with a safe driving record
    At least four years experience as an automobile technician
    ASE Master Tech with L1 certification is a plus
    Smog Repair and Testing Certification preferred
    
    Work Environment/Physical Requirements
    Ability to lift and or carry up to 50lbs
    Standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, reaching, lifting, climbing ladders
    Exposure to loud noises#MCC_RX#LI-JM1#AAAAutoRepair
    #MWGAutoRepair
    #AAACarCare-

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