Sonic Automotive
Automotive
ApprenticeTechnician
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“Apprentice Technician at Sonic Automotive. Perform vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area”
What You'll Achieve.
High CSI is a must
Industry & Context.
Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair
Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean, Keep shop area neat, clean and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times, Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes, Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High CSI is a must, ASE or manufacturing training, High school diploma or the equivalent, Valid driver’s license and a good driving record, Manual dexterity, Good Judgment, All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA, All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner, All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license
What You'll Do.
Perform vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards
Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area
Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy
in accordance with dealership and factory standards
Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair
Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer
Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required
Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised
Document work performed
Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician
clean and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times
Understand and follow federal
state and local regulations
such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes
Must follow all company safety policies and procedures
and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned; Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts; Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required; Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised
Full Job Description
A Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc. The Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. S/he also will oversee the work of any apprentice technician assigned to him/her. Duties and Responsibilities: · Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area. · Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards. · Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair. · Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts. · Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer. · Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required. · Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required. · Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised. · Document work performed. · Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands. · Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned. · Attend factory-sponsored training classes. · Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins. · Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean. · Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times. · Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes. · Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor. ## Qualificati
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