Automotive Technician (Mechanic)

Company: Purcell Tire & Rubber Company
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
MISSIONTo provide safe, quality automotive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to customer vehiclesESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Test drive customer vehicles and run diagnostic devices
• Perform accurate diagnosis of check engine, air bag, antilock, and traction control lights
• Diagnose and repair issues that cause vibration and noise
• Perform mechanical repairs of brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, and all other major automotive systems
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Perform wheel alignment service
• Perform state safety and emissions inspections
• Perform General Service tasks as necessary
• Maintain tools and a clean work area
• Embrace Purcell's culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
• Protect company assets
• Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
• Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
• Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management#PM21.
  
  Requirements:
  REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONSMinimum Education: Associate's Degree or Trade SchoolMinimum Job-Specific Experience: 3-5 yearsManagement Experience: N/ADriver's License Required: YesOther Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: Tire Industry Association ATS certification, ASE certifications, vendor-provided trainingREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA's)Job-Specific KSA's:Tire & Automotive Industry - Essential industry information including tire brands, designs, treads; proper safety and functional procedures, and relevant customer markets. Mastery of all major automotive emissions, engine management, and electrical systemsMechanical - Knowledge of automotive vehicles and tools, including their repair, and maintenance.Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.Tools & Technology KSA's:Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.Phone Systems - Ability to operate phone systems for the effective communication of information to interested partiesCognitive KSA's:Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.Communication KSA's:English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Writing & Speaking - Communicating effectively in writing and interpersonal speaking as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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