Brake and Tire Technician

Company: Carvana
Location: Rocklin
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

As an Automotive Technician, you will have the opportunity to work at one of our Inspection Centers that help recondition the vehicles we sell to our customers. This role will be responsible for ensuring our vehicles have been properly reconditioned and meet Carvana's vehicle quality standards. As an automotive technician, you will be asked to leverage your expertise to perform general automotive repairs and run diagnostics on our vehicles. The qualifying candidate must love helping people and possess the drive to achieve superior customer satisfaction. They must be goal-oriented, enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization. Automotive Technician Responsibilities:

• Perform general automotive repairs such as radiators, timing belts, alignments, and suspension systems.
• Use wiring diagrams to complete electrical wiring.
• Complete drivability repair for wheel bearings, alignment issues, and axles.
• Carry out vehicle climate control repair and replacement for ACs and heater cores.
• Maintain and coordinate the completion of ancillary goods or services for vehicles as needed.
• Input vehicle data into computer systems and Carvana technology applications to ensure vehicle information is up to date.
• Follow proper operating rules, procedures, and standardized work initiatives as assigned.
• Work on a variety of vehicle tasks for an extended period of time.
• Report any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other duties as assigned. Requirements :
  • Minimum 3+ years of Automotive Technician experience performing general and basic automotive repairs including but not limited to extensive brake repair, fluid flushes, extensive tire repair, radiators, timing belts, wheel bearings, axles, alignment issues, and vehicle climate control repair.
  • Experience using vehicle diagnosis equipment for mechanical issues.
  • Experience with Technical Service Bulletins (TSB).
  • Experience with electrical wiring and diagrams.
  • A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to work in a team setting.
  • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.
  • A quality first mentality that takes pride in upholding Carvana's vehicle quality standards.
  • Strong, consistent attention to detail.
  • Advanced level understanding of vehicle mechanical repair.
  • Proficient computer skills with data entry and navigating computer applications.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines.
  • Ability to review, analyze, identify problems, and make decisions.
  • An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold).
  • Strong communication skills to engage with all departments at the Inspection Center. Brake and Tire Technician Responsibilities:
    • Perform technician services such as routine inspections/maintenance.
    • Perform basic repair for brake pads/calipers, tires, tire installations, and wheel alignments.
    • Perform full inspection on Serpentine Belts as needed.
    • Follow proper operating rules, procedures, and standardized work initiatives as assigned.
    • Work on a variety of vehicle tasks for extended periods of time.
    • Partner and provide clear communication with other team members and departments involved in the vehicle reconditioning process if additional repair work on a vehicle is needed.
    • Maintain a clean and productive work environment by keeping tools and supplies organized throughout the Build department.
    • Report any safety issues or accidents to management immediately.
    • Other duties as assigned. Requirements :
      • Minimum 1 year of Automotive Technician experience including brake repairs, tire installations, tire repair, wheel alignments, and preventative maintenance.
      • A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to work in a team setting.
      • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.
      • A quality-first mentality that takes pride in upholding Carvana's vehicle quality standards.
      • Strong, consistent attention to detail.
      • Moderate understanding of vehicle mechanical repair.
      • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
      • Excellent interpersonal skills.
      • Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines.
      • Ability to review, analyze, identify problems, and make decisions.
      • An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold).
      • Strong communication skills to engage with all departments at the Inspection Center. Lube and Oil Technician Responsibilities:
        • Perform technician services such as routine inspections and maintenance (other than timing belts).
        • Complete lube, oil, filter, and fluid flushes/exchanges.
        • Work on a variety of vehicle tasks for extended periods of time.
        • Partner and provide clear communication with other team members and departments involved in the vehicle reconditioning process.
        • Follow proper operating rules, procedures, and standardized work initiatives as assigned.
        • Maintain a clean and productive work environment by keeping tools and supplies organized throughout the Build department.
        • Report any safety issues or accidents to management immediately.
        • Other duties as assigned. Requirements :
          • A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to work in a team setting.
          • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.
          • A quality-first mentality that takes pride in upholding Carvana's vehicle quality standards.
          • Strong, consistent attention to detail.
          • Entry-level understanding of vehicle mechanical repair.
          • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
          • Excellent interpersonal skills.
          • Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines.
          • Ability to review, analyze, identify problems, and make decisions.
          • An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold).
          • Strong communication skills to engage with all departments at the Inspection Center.

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