Automotive Technician

Company: Tires Plus
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Services and repairs automotive systems.RESPONSIBILITIESCustomer and Vehicle Service (85%)

• Personally road tests automobiles (both before and after service work is performed)
• Performs inspections on assigned vehicles following Tires Plus procedures (according to M.A.P.Guidelines) to reports findings to service management
• Adequately explains mechanical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which mayinclude teammates and Bosses on an as-required basis
• Performs tasks for which they are qualified in one or more of the following areas: brakes, electrical,engine performance, engine repair, heating/air conditioning, suspension/steering, automatictransmissions/transaxles and manual drivetrains and axles
• Keeps store management aware of service area mechanical repair problems as they occur
• Performs other duties as assigned or as required for the orderly management of the store, such as:removing mounting and/or installing tires, shock absorbers, batteries and other automotive supplies andservices; loading and unloading trucks requiring the movement of items weighting up to 100 lbs
• Drives customer or company vehicles to drop off and pick-up customers or automotive parts
• Practices proficiency in the application of Tires Plus methods, standards and procedures
• Continuously learns new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stayor become proficient in automotive diagnosis and repair
• Maintains A.S.E. certification(s)
• Tires Plus certifications completed and current
• Follows all Tires Plus applicable Tires Plus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and PoliciesMiscellaneous Functions (15%)
  • Maintains service center standards of cleanliness, orderliness and appearance of space and equipment in the service department
  • Reviews maintenance/operating efficiency of tools and store equipment, i.e. engine diagnostic equipment, alignment machines, brake lathes, etc. If needed, the store will contact the qualified repair vendor to perform the maintenance
  • Complies with company safety policy and federal/state OSHA safety requirements which include, but is not limited to, the wearing of approved eye protection, proper lifting techniques, proper wheel torqueing, proper footwear, etc.
    • Attends meetings as required by management
    • Helps to provide on-the-job training for new Maintenance Technicians, General Service Positions,Installers and apprentice VSTs
    • Other duties as assigned by Store Manager, Service Manager and/or Manager of Vehicle ServicesPHYSICAL DEMANDSStore Deliveries
      • Tire deliveries contain between 90 & 400 tires 1 time per week depending on the retail location
      • Storage racks are between (4in. & 106in.)
      • Stack tires on carts between (1in. & 72in.) to take to storage. Then place in storage racks
      • Roll tires to storage and place in storage racks
      • Roll tires to storage and place on a conveyor between (18in. & 43in.) then into racks
      • Roll tires to storage and place into stacks
      • Tires weigh between (11 lbs. & 66 lbs.)
      • Majority of tires weight between (18 lbs. & 27 lbs.)
      • Pushing or pulling tires into or out of tight racks requires (15 to 55 lbs.) of force Tire Service
        • Perform 0 to 3 flat repairs per day
        • Mount and balance 4 to 28 tires per day
        • Rotate wheels on 1 to 7 vehicles per day
        • Pull new tires for customers weighing between (11 lbs. & 72 lbs.)
        • Average car tire weighs (27 lbs.), Average truck/SUV tire weighs (35 lbs.), Average Off Road Truck tireweighs (44.5 lbs.)
        • Tire racks are between (4in. & 106in.) with ladders and step ladders available depending on the store
        • Wheels weigh between (5 & 42 lbs.) with an average of (20.6 lbs.)
        • Place wheels and tires on mounting machines between (28in. & 31in.)
        • Place wheels on balancer between (27in. & 29in.)
        • Tire mounting handles are between (19in. & 64in.)
        • Use foot controls to remove and mount tires
        • Tire repair stand are between (36in. & 39in.)
        • Pulling back the tire bar to hook onto the mounting machine requires (20 to 35 lbs.) of force
        • Pulling the valve stem with a tool requires (1 to 15 lbs.) of force
        • Wing nut for balancer weighs (4 lbs.)
        • Air impact wrench/torque gun weighs (6 to 8 lbs.)
        • Pushing down on torque bars requires (40 to 80 lbs.) of force. Body weight can be used to offset the forceneeded
        • Air hoses hang between (72in. & 80in.)Oil Changes
          • Oil changes can take between (35 min. & 1 hour)
          • Opening and closing hoods requires (3 to 6 lbs.) of force
          • Pulling oil hose to vehicles requires (4 to 13 lbs.) of force
          • Oil hoses hang between (66in. & 80in.)
          • Maneuvering oil carts requires (4 to 15 lbs.) of force
          • Pulling out floor jack arms from under the vehicle requires (3 to 20 lbs.) of force
            • Adjusting arm length requires (3 to 22 lbs.) of force
            • Maneuvering rack arms from the sides of the vehicles requires (3 to 22 lbs.) of force and are typicallymoved with feet
            • Oil filters are stored between (4in. & 61in.)
            • Individual quarts of oil weigh (1.5 to 2 lbs.)
            • Oil filters weigh less then (5 lbs.)Alignments
              • Perform between 2 & 10 alignments per day
              • Sliding vehicle plates requires up to (20 lbs.) of force
              • Alignment remote weighs (4.5 lbs.)
              • Sliding alignment jacks requires (10 to 55 lbs.) of force
              • Alignment computer keyboard is between (44in. & 47in.)
              • Alignment reflectors are between (22in. & 60in.)
              • Alignment reflectors weigh between (10 & 16 lbs.)
              • Alignment break arm weighs (1.5 lb.)
              • Step onto and off of alignment rack to access steering wheel, key and to set the parking in the vehicle
              • Use hand tools to make adjustments under the vehicle
              • All adjustments are performed overhead while vehicle is on the rackFluid Service
                • Fluid services can take up to 1 hour
                • Perform 1 to 5 fluid services per day
                • Fill transmission machine with 7 to 11 quarts of fluid
                • Fill coolant with up to 2 gallons weighing (9 lbs.) each
                • Old jugs of coolant can weigh up to (30 to 35 lbs.)
                • Opening and closing hoods requires (3 to 6 lbs.) of force.
                • Use hand tools for fluid services
                • Pulling out floor jack arms from under the vehicle requires (3 to 20 lbs.) of force
                • Adjusting arm length requires (3 to 22 lbs.) of force
                • Maneuvering rack arms from the sides of the vehicles requires (3 to 22 lbs.) of force and are typicallymoved with feet
                • Supplies are between (4in. & 112in.) with a ladder available
                • Perform overhead work under the vehicle
                • Maneuvering oil carts requires (4 to 15 lbs.) of force
                • Maneuvering coolant cart requires (4 to 20 lbs.) of forceBrake Service
                  • Perform 0 to 2 brake fluid exchanges per day
                  • Perform 0 to 2 brake pad changes per day
                  • Perform 0 to 2 rotor services per day
                  • Brake services can take between 1 & 2 hours per axle
                  • Pulling out floor jack arms from under the vehicle requires (3 to 20 lbs.) of force
                  • Adjusting arm length requires (3 to 22 lbs.) of force
                  • Maneuvering rack arms from the sides of the vehicles requires (3 to 22 lbs.) of force and are typically moved with feet
                  • Air impact wrench/torque gun weighs (6 to 8 lbs.)
                    • Pushing down on torque bars requires (40 to 80 lbs.) of force. Body weight can be used to offset the force needed.
                    • Supplies are between (4in. & 112in.) with a ladder available
                    • Hanging lights are between (76in. & 80in.)
                    • Place rotors on the lathe between (39in. & 44in.)
                    • Lathe controls are between (34in. & 40in.)
                    • Total weight of wheels and tires together weigh an average of (30 to 55 lbs.) and can go up to (114 lbs.)
                    • Calipers weigh between (5 & 12 lbs.)
                    • Box of new rotors weigh between (5 & 42 lbs.)
                    • Brake pads weigh between (1 & 5 lbs.)
                    • Brake fluid vacuum device weighs up to (11 lbs.) Miscellaneous
                      • Opening doors requires (20 to 45 lbs.) of lifting force
                      • Closing doors requires (20 to 80 lbs.) of pulling force without the use of body weight
                      • Drive customer vehicles
                      • Batteries are on racks between (3in. & 48in.) weighing between (27 & 49 lbs.)
                      • Supplies are between (5in. & 112in.) with ladders and step ladders available depending on the store
                      • Supplies weigh between (1 & 42 lbs.)WORK ENVIRONMENT
                        • Cold work environment in the winter with a cold cement floor
                        • Hot work environment in the summer
                        • Oil and other slippery substances on the floor at times
                        • Exposure to a variety of chemicals used in cleaning, lubrication, etc.
                        • Use hand, power and air tools to perform repairsQUALIFICATIONS
                          • Reading and writing
                          • Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks
                          • Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and companyvehicles
                          • Must have a minimum 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-TechnicalSchool program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
                          • A.S.E certification in at least one of A1-A8 is preferred. Will accept equivalent external qualifications ortraining certifications. (New Hires with external similar qualification/certification will have up to 2 years of employment to comply.)WHY TIRES PLUSKick your career into high gear when you join the team at Tires Plus. Tires Plus will set you on a road to success with incredible benefits and more:
                            • Competitive Salaries
                            • Extensive Training
                            • Monetary Incentives
                            • Benefits That Start on Day 1

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