Job Description

Job Location: Hyundai of Green - Akron, OH 44312,

Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly,

Job Purpose

• The Used Car Technician inspects, diagnoses, and reconditions pre-owned vehicles to dealership and manufacturer standards, ensuring quality and reliability across Ron Marhofer Auto Family's used car inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and recondition pre-owned vehicles to ensure compliance with dealership and manufacturer standards.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic repairs, including multi-point inspections, oil changes, brake work, tire replacements, and suspension repairs.
• Prepare accurate estimates for parts and labor required for vehicle repairs and reconditioning.
• Conduct road tests to verify the effectiveness of repairs and ensure vehicle reliability.
• Maintain shop safety standards by adhering to OSHA and EPA guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members to uphold the quality and efficiency of the service department.
• Stay informed on manufacturer technical bulletins and updates to ensure adherence to current repair techniques and standards.

Qualifications: Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Solid technical knowledge of automotive systems, diagnostics, and repair procedures needed to assess and recondition used vehicle inventory

Preferred Education

• Completion of a vocational or technical automotive training program preferred, providing foundational expertise in diagnostics, repair techniques, and vehicle reconditioning standards

Required Experience

• Prior hands-on experience as an automotive technician performing repairs, maintenance, and inspections
• Valid driver's license meeting dealership insurability requirements

Preferred Experience

• Experience reconditioning used vehicles in a dealership setting
• Familiarity with manufacturer technical bulletins
• ASE certification
• State inspection licensing where applicable

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong diagnostic and repair skills across mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic systems
• Ability to accurately estimate parts and labor
• Follow OSHA/EPA safety guidelines
• Physically perform inspections requiring standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, bending, and kneeling

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• ASE Certification
• Mentoring and training ability for apprentice technicians
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to ongoing manufacturer training to stay current with technical updates