Western Auto
MasterTechnician
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Master Technician at Western Auto. Skills: Automotive repair, Customer satisfaction, Technical guidance. Add value to client transactions. Ensure client satisfaction with purchase”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring that they are satisfied with their experience buying at Western Auto; Ensuring that upon leaving the store are completely satisfied with their purchase
Industry & Context.
Physical Requirements: This job requires continually standing, bending, kneeling, twisting, turning around, climbing, and lifting and carrying weights up to approximately 75 lbs. (sometimes the weight will exceed 75 lbs). Adapts to temperature changes, to the summer heat and winter cold., Handles a fast-paced work environment, stress, and stressful situations in a professional manner.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid driver’s license, Vehicle insurance, Ability to drive cars with manual or automatic transmissions, Must have their own tools, ASE certification in A4 Steering and Suspension, ASE certification in A5 Brakes, ASE certification in A6 Electronics/Electrical Systems, ASE certification in A7 Heating and Air Conditioning, Certification approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) R-12/R134a for Recovery/Recycling, Western Auto/Parts America orientation training
What You'll Do.
Add value to client transactions
Ensure client satisfaction with purchase
Remove automotive parts
Repair automotive parts
Replace automotive parts
Install automotive parts
Perform automotive mechanical services
Read training manuals
Check basic vehicle elements
Perform mechanical inspections
Perform electric inspections
Perform courtesy inspections
Use diagnostic machines correctly
Use alignment machines correctly
Answer customer questions
Provide training to associates
Provide technical guidance to workmates
Operate workshop lifts appropriately
Follow Western Auto requirements
Follow OSHA requirements
Perform maintenance tasks
Follow company dress code
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide training and technical guidance to new associates and workmates
Communication Scope
Answers customer’s questions related to finished service work and the vehicle’s related problems
Full Job Description
## **Job Description** MASTER TECHNICIAN **Primary Duties:** The Master Technician’s primary responsibility is to add value to each client’s transaction ensuring that they are satisfied with their experience buying at Western Auto and that upon leaving the store are completely satisfied with their purchase. Using knowledge and technical skills, removes, repairs, or replaces and installs automotive parts using the tools, equipment, or the manual procedures that are safe and appropriate. Performs other automotive mechanical services as needed and authorized. Reads and comprehends training manuals, service tickets, etc. Has extensive knowledge about vehicles and Western Auto services that include brakes, alignment, air conditioning, suspension, front wheel assembly repair, and all installation jobs. Checks basic elements of the vehicle according to Western Auto’s methods for mechanical, electric, and courtesy inspections. Uses the diagnostic and alignment machines correctly. Has a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and the ability to drive cars with manual or automatic transmissions. Must have their own tools. Handles a fast-paced work environment, stress, and stressful situations in a professional manner. Answers customer’s questions related to finished service work and the vehicle’s related problems. Provides training and technical guidance to new associates and workmates. Operates the workshop lifts appropriately. Is competitive and has a team player’s attitude. Follows Western Auto and OSHA requirements to promote and provide a safe workplace. Follows EPA standard in terms of the work requirements, specifications, and materials management. Performs maintenance tasks that include sweeping/mopping the workshop floor, cleaning/maintaining the equipment, emptying the garbage bins, cleaning the parking area, etc. Follows the company guidelines in terms of protection, safety, hygiene, and the dress code. Physical Requirements: This job requires continually standi
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