Automotive Technician/Mechanic - Portland

Job description

Automotive Technician Position at Quirk Chevrolet

Quirk Chevrolet in Portland seeks an Automotive Technician to join our team! Quirk Auto Group offers unlimited earning potential, with a competitive compensation program in addition to industry leading benefits. Top performers deserve top pay. If you have the Drive, We have the Vehicle.

The Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. If you are a skilled mechanic tired of seasonal layoffs or limited growth, Quirk Auto Group offers the training to convert your existing skills into a high-earning automotive career.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform work as outlined on repair order (diagnosing engine, electrical, and mechanical issues) with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards

Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts, inform team leader if vehicle is awaiting parts, and pursue special order of parts if necessary

Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair, if authorized by customer

Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required

Notify service consultants immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs can not be completed within the time promised

Document work performed on each vehicle on the repair order using the concern, cause and correction format

Road-test vehicles to check work performed

Ensure that customer vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced

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 waste

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company's vision, mission and values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers

Adheres to all company policies, procedures and safety standards

Follow company safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals

Qualifications:

Must meet company's requirements for employment

Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information

General mechanical skills

Must have a valid driver's license

Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles

Professional appearance

Manual dexterity, good judgment, and the ability to operate power and hand tools and other types of machinery safely

Three years of work experience as a service technician or mechanic in a related field preferred

Demonstrated customer service skills

ASE certification (preferred)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Exposure to inclement weather. Ability to operate an automobile

Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, and bending

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and or pulling of arm or leg controls, or requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and /or pulling of materials

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Must have technical aptitude displayed by ASE certification or successful completion of a pre-employment test

Technical or trade school degree preferred

Come work for Quirk! At Quirk Auto Group you'll find unlimited income potential, paid time off, 401(k) program, health, dental, life, and disability insurance, employee vehicle purchase program, and fantastic advancement opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience level:

1 year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Worksite address

portland, ME, 04122, US

Who can apply

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