General Automotive Technician

Company:
Professional Automotive Repair is a 23 year old chain of independent, full service repair shops with 3 stores  in the Metro Atlanta, Ga area.  To learn more about our company visit our web site at www.AtlProRepair.com.  We provide good pay and exceptional benefits! Free uniforms. Paid holidays - 2 days at Christmas, 2 days at Thanksgiving, Labor day, July 4th (if on a weekday), Memorial Day.  Paid vacation - 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 3 years, 3 weeks after  years - pay based on average daiy for the past year.  After 90 days probation the company pays 80% of health & dental insurance for non-smoker employee & non-smoker family members (70% for smokers).  Employee portion of insurance expense is handled under section 125 of the tax code which means the employee portion is deducted before taxes (which saves you money).  After 1 year the company pays 100% of short term and long term disability insurance.  We are open 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Mon - Fri with virtually no Saturday work except when our workload exceeds our capacity and when Christmas lands on Wednesday.

Job Description:
Inspecting, maintaining, & repairing most make of cars, SUVs, and small trucks, both domestic and import.  Also perform state Emission testing.

Duties:
inspecting, testing, and diagnosing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, alignments, replacing filters, A/C Services, etc.

* Diagnosing vehicles needs by understanding customer complaints and inspecting the vehicle; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components.

* Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.

* Compleates vehicle repair orders by recording services, parts, and repairs as they are performed.

* Keeps shop equipment operating and safe by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

Skills/Qualifications:
5 years or more experience in both domestic and import vehicles.  The job requires lifting, a high energy level, dependability, persistence, time management skills, regular punctual attendance, independence, good safety pradtices, problem solving, dealing with complexity, analyzing information, a clean driving record, English literacy, computer literacy, must have own transportation and must have own hand tools.  ASE Master certification preferred, bi-lingual Spanish is a plus also.

Location:

We have need of 1 extra technician at each of our three locations; Marietta, Alpharetta, & Midtown Atlanta