Below is the bulk of the Job Description for Automotive Technician. At Firestone we are looking for dedicated and hardworking individuals who value honesty and growth.
Some Benefits Include:
- Day 1 Medical Coverage.
- Flexible Schedules.
- Great Discounts.
- 401k.
- and much more.
Customer and Vehicle Service (85%):
- Personally road tests automobiles (both before and after service work is performed).
- Performs inspections on assigned vehicles following BSRO procedures (according to M.A.P. Guidelines) to reports findings to service management.
- Adequately explains mechanical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include teammates and Bosses on an as-required basis.
- Performs tasks for which they are qualified in one or more of the following areas: brakes, electrical, engine performance, engine repair, heating/air conditioning, suspension/steering, automatic transmissions/transaxles and manual drivetrains and axles.
- Keeps store management aware of service area mechanical repair problems as they occur.
- Performs other duties as assigned or as required for the orderly management of the store, such as: removing mounting and/or installing tires, shock absorbers, batteries and other automotive supplies and services; loading and unloading trucks requiring the movement of items weighting up to 100 lbs.
- Drives Boss or company vehicles to drop off and pick-up Bosses or automotive parts.
- Practices proficiency in the application of BSRO methods, standards and procedures.
- Continuously learns new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay or become proficient in automotive diagnosis and repair.
- Maintains A.S.E. certification(s).
- BSRO certifications completed and current.
- Follows all BSRO applicable BSRO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies.