Technician Flat Rate

Description This is for a part time evening shift Flat Rate Technician. Technicians currently working at a dealership encouraged to apply for as a second job, 16-20 working hours a week. Duties and Responsibilities: * Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards. * Diagnoses cause of most malfunctions and performs repair. * Communicates with parts department 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 work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time. * Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order. * Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician. * Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events. * Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins. * Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned. * Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor. * Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle. * Keeps shop area neat and clean. * Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received. * Understands, keeps 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. * Reports any safety issues immediately to management. * Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Qualifications: * High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working Conditions: * Working in shop with fans, if necessary