Used Vehicle Reconditioning Technician (Automall)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for renovating used vehicles for resale in accordance with the dealership’s quality standards, time and cost limitations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Records discrepancies for each vehicle delivered. Inspects vehicles for all interior and exterior defects including: dents, scratches, torn upholstery and poor mechanical operation.
2. Replaces missing or defective small parts.
3. Starts engine and drives vehicles to test steering, brake, transmission and engine operation.
4. Activates power equipment such as electric windows, horn, lights, and directional signals to ensure specified operating standards.
5. Injects grease into units, such as springs, universal joints, and steering knuckles, using hand or compressedair powered grease gun.
6. Inspects fluid levels of steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, differential, rear axle housings, and shackles.
7. Lubricates moving parts with specified lubricants.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Clearly communicates verbally in person and by telephone with management, co-workers and customers regarding the service requirements of the vehicle.
2. English reading and math skills sufficient to read all technical related documents, Material Safety Data Sheets, insurance and manufacturer’s information (approximately the 10th grade level).
3. Consistent, regular and timely, daily or as scheduled attendance.
4. Legibly completes required forms, documents and reports as needed.
5. Accurately compares, reads and records identified numbers up to “18” alphanumeric series (i.e. Vehicle Identification Numbers, part numbers).
6. Works extended hours (potentially 10 hour days), spur of the moment overtime AND consecutive work days on a regular and irregular basis.
7. Extensive (up to 8 consecutive hours) standing and walking (up to 4 miles daily) on cement, usual parking lot surfaces, tile, linoleum and other interior and exterior flooring surfaces.
8. Repeated, regular and extended sliding, twisting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching and reaching.
9. Repeated and regular getting in and out of different sized vehicles.
10. Repeated lifting, leveraging and carrying of up to 50 pounds for both short and longer distances and over a variety of walking surfaces.
11. Uses all equipment safely and with a high level of expertise.
12. Mentally recall, track and accurately recount work in progress.
13. Accurately uses and records pertinent repair information.
14. Extensive work outside, during daytime and nighttime hours in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
15. Maintaining a cooperative and courteous manner with customers and co-workers.
16. Valid driver’s license and insurability by employee’s carrier.
17. Possess and provide all tools sufficient to accomplish the repair jobs assigned.
18. Ability to maintain good employee relations by acting courteously and amicably towards other co-workers.
19. All physical requirements detailed on attached chart.

ALL CANDIDATES:

1. Pass observed and SAMHSA certified drug screen.
2. Present documents to certify eligibility to work.
3. Have work history verified as accurate.

The Jim Click and Holmes Tuttle Automotive Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V