Automotive Service Technician

Silicon Valley Performance

Mountain View, Ca

Automotive Service Technician

Family owned and operated Auto Repair Facility. Service and Repair, Foreign & Domestic and all things Diesel. A 5-star independent shop with the latest up to date scan tools, factory access to dealer info, along with Mitchel1. We are a growing business and expanding each year. We run a very tight, organized, clean, professional shop. We are here to give our customers top-quality service that the auto industry is lacking. We hold high standards in our diagnosis, work, attitudes, professionalism, and customer relationships along with work relationships as well.

We value our employees and are looking to hire a full time skilled Automotive Service Technician willing to contribute to our history of success. This individual must be quality-minded, hardworking, and dedicated to providing the highest level of service in the industry. We are looking for a person who is highly professional, who can work individually, as well as part of a multifunctional team and must place safety and quality above all else.

Essential Duties and Responsibility:

 Service techs perform work specified on repair orders with efficiency and in accordance with shop standards, test drive vehicles, test components, and systems using diagnostic tools and service equipment.

 Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil & filter changes, lubrication, and tune-ups to ensure customer satisfaction.

 Examine vehicles to determine the damage, wear, or malfunction.

 Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and repairs in a timely manner.

 Follow a checklist to make sure all repairs are completed.

 Diagnose, repairs and services air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling, and electrical.

 Test drive, adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers performance specification.

 Remove and replace faulty assemblies such as drivetrain and transmission systems, steering systems, suspension components and linkages.

 Ability to diagnose and repair engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, brakes, and AC systems.

 Review work orders and be able to discuss mechanical problems and needed repairs with Manager and Service Writer

Education & Certification:

 5+ years of Automotive Technician Mechanic experience on automotive vehicle diagnostic

 ASE Certification

 Diagnostic skills are required, use of scan tools and all diagnostic equipment.

 Perform safety inspection & basic electrical checks, execute test sequences per repair.

 Repair general maintenance of import and domestic vehicles.

 Knowledge and the ability of the use and operation of all automotive equipment and testing equipment, gauges and tools normally associated with the troubleshooting and repairs, including tekmetric, Mitchel1, etc.

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

 Valid Clean Driver’s license

 Must have reliable transportation.

 Must have a complete professional grade set of your own standard and metric tools & toolbox.

 Hunter Alignment equipment experience

 Diesel-powered experience a plus

 Evidence of performance through shop management system reports

Expectation:

 Safety & Security- Follows safety procedures, keeps work area clean and organized.

 Professionals- treat co-workers and clients with respectful manner, keeps emotions under control, listens and asks for clarification if needed.

 Support- follows policies and procedures, completes required documents, supports SVP goals and values.

 Integrity- values being honest, ethical, keeps commitments, upholds SVP values.

 Dependability- consistent on own work and time management.

 Cooperative- is cordial with others, contributes to building a positive team spirit, supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

 Achievements- establishes personal challenging goals and exerts effort to reach goals.

 Attention to detail- monitors own work to ensure quality.

 Adaptability- adapts to changes in work environment, able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

 Initiative- displays original thinking and creativity, develops innovative approaches and ideas.

 Independence- depends on oneself to get things done, resolves problems in a timely manner.

 Analytical Thinking- uses logic coupled with critical thinking to address work issues or problems.

 Self Sufficient- be able to make decisions on their own resources, powers, or abilities.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job

 Must be able to lift or move 50 pounds, on occasion up to 100+ pounds with help.

 Vision abilities, close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and adjust focus.

 Be able to stand for a long period, also sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Benefits& Wages:

 Competitive Pay

 Potential Weekend

 Paid Vacation, after probation period

 Medical, Dental, Vision, after probation period

 401K