GPAC Looking for Automotive Transmission Service Technician at Highland, CA Full Time

Automotive Transmission Service Technician

Position Summary:

A local dealership is looking for an experienced Automotive Transmission Service Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge of the repair, diagnosis, and installation of transmission systems in both manual and automatic vehicles. Ford-Lincoln Certified Preferred. Master Technician or Senior Master Technician Preferred.

The successful applicant must have a valid driver’s license, a minimum of 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, and a strong commitment and work ethic. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently are also important.

The Transmission Service Technician will be responsible for performing complex repairs and maintenance, diagnosing transmission issues, and working with customers to explain and discuss repair options. They will also be required to stay up to date on industry trends and new technologies.

Essential Duties:

• Perform transmission repair or maintenance work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Complete system diagnostics and full automotive troubleshooting and testing
• Communicate with parts department and service advisors regularly to effectively manage production and customer communication.
• Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repair, if authorized by the customer.
• Make appropriate recommendations to ensure safety and reliability of customer vehicles. 
• Document work performed on each vehicle on the repair order.
• Maintain an inventory of technician’s tools not normally inventoried by the service department as special tools.
• Keep aware of factory technical bulletins and participating in factory-sponsored training classes as appropriate.
• Road-test vehicles to ensure quality work as needed.
• Communicate directly with service advisors regarding the status of the service work.
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Efficient and accurate work in accordance with dealerships and factory standards.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques
• Attend technician training courses, as requested by service manager.
• May be asked to train and/or mentor other coworkers, as needed.
• May be asked to speak with or ride with customers, if authorized by supervisor.
• Conduct business in an ethical and professional manner.
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional appearance in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean shop area.
• Expected to arrive to work on time and work required shift.
• Follow instructions from supervisor.
• Interact effectively with co-workers.
• Receive feedback from supervisor in a positive manner.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in a busy shop environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Work experience within the related job duties assigned; 5+ years’ experience as an automotive technician.
• Demonstrates knowledge in area of transmission service for automotive technicians.
• Ford-Lincoln Certified Preferred. Master Technician or Senior Master Technician Preferred.
• ASE Certificated.
• A-level qualifications, including Diagnostic and Electrical and Transmission Repair.
• Broad knowledge of vehicle technologies.
• Ambitious, hardworking presence in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Positive, friendly attitude, along with a customer service mentality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and to operate electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. See qualifications above for further education requirements.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Frequently required to climb; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

For questions please contact Lila Todd at *********@gogpac.com or (720) 792-1992.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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