Automotive Technician - Master

Summary

Functions as an expert skilled-level technician who can perform diagnosis and repairs in all areas, in addition to being specialized in all areas of general repair and has previously worked as an A-level or B-level technician.

Essential Duties

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Grove Street Auto Repair standards.
• Impeccable, detailed Digital Vehicle Inspections.
• Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
• Communicates with Parts Professional to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with Service Advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if the work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on repair order.
• Road tests vehicle when required.
• Participates in training events, programs, schools, conferences.
• Keeps informed of manufacturer bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technician as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.  Notifies supervisor or service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps the shop area neat, clean, and orderly.
• Maintains and is accountable for all company-owned tools and manuals.  Return them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understand, keep abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Report any safety issues immediately to the supervisor.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Training Required:

• Currently ASE Certified as Master Technician or working towards Master Tech status
• Advanced Automotive maintenance, removal, and replacement skills
• Advanced automotive diagnostic knowledge and skills.
• Must keep and maintain Master Technician status while employed at Aspen Auto Clinic.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be insurable to drive customer and company vehicles.

ASE Certifications (Master Technician Status):

• A1 – Engine Repair
• A2 – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
• A3 – Manual Drivetrain and Axles
• A4 – Suspension and Steering
• A5 – Brakes
• A6 – Electrical / Electronic Systems
• A7 – Heating & Air Conditioning
• A8 – Engine Performance

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Grove Street Auto Repair.  Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.