Job Description

Dealership:

L0806 Porsche Minneapolis

Light Duty Technician

The Light Duty Technician is responsible for performing entry-level vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. This includes preventive maintenance such as oil and filter changes, rotating tires, inspecting brakes, performing fluid flushes, replacing light bulbs, mounting and balancing tires, replacing wiper blades and replacing batteries and inspection of vehicle for mechanical deficiencies.

The Light Duty Technician reports to the Shop Foreman/Service Manager.

Responsibilities
Receive repair orders and take vehicle to designated stalls/work areas
Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
Communicate with parts department to obtain parts as needed
Inform Service Advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised
Document work performed on each vehicle on the Repair Order
Road test vehicles to quality check work performed as required
Work in conjunction and/or in support of other technician(s) and/or the Service Manager/Shop Foreman
Other duties and projects, as assigned

Skills and Qualifications
At least 18 years of age with a valid Driver’s License and a reasonably clean driving record that will be subject to review
Ability to drive automatic and manual transmission vehicles
Ability to complete entry-level repairs in all aspects of the vehicle utilizing modern system diagnostics
Ability to work on a variety of vehicles, both newer and older
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to demonstrate thorough follow up and organizational skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the position and the dealership
Some technical education
A minimum of 1 year experience in an automotive dealership, preferred
A High School Diploma or GED or currently in-process, preferred
Strong attention to detail
Sense of urgency
Excellent communication
Basic computer skills (MS Office, Email, Internet)

Competencies
Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change
Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through
Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results
Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.*
Up to 2/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds
Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed.