The Automotive Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. S/he also will oversee the work of any apprentice technician assigned to him/her. Duties and Responsibilities: ·       Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area. ·       Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards. ·       Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair. ·       Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts. ·       Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer. ·       Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required. ·       Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required. ·       Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised. ·       Document work performed. ·       Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands. ·       Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned. ·       Attend factory-sponsored training classes. ·       Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins. ·       Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean. ·       Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times. ·       Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes. ·       Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.