Transmission Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Campus Ford is looking for a qualified Transmission Technician who is either Ford Certified in Transmission Repair or has the experience to go through the certification process.

Campus Ford is a family-owned organization that began in 1919. We take enormous pride in serving our community, and are incredibly passionate about the automotive industry. We invest in our employees and offer a fantastic culture, as well as ongoing training so team members can become experts in their respective roles. We're always seeking qualified, enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team. If you'd like to learn more about us, apply today!

What We Offer

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Preferred pricing and employee discounts

• Bonuses and incentives

• Paid Training

• No Weekends

Responsibilities

• Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership.

• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.

• Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers are informed if any additional service is needed. Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs.

• Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Service Technician experience preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent

• A level qualifications, including Diagnostic, Electrical and Engine Repair and Transmission Repair

• Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination

• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills and ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment

• Excellent customer service skills and basic computer competencies

• Positive, friendly attitude, along with an eagerness to improve

• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment

• Teammate with ability to collaborate with others effectively

• Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Essential Duties

• Performs transmission repair as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory time allowances and standards.

• Diagnoses cause of malfunction.

• Removes and disassembles transmission unit and performs repair.

• Examines vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.

• Advises service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be made.

• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.

• Saves and tags parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.

• Installs repaired transmission, replaces fluids and makes appropriate adjustments.

• Road tests vehicle when required or refers to test technician.

• Documents work performed and recommended on the repair order.

• Attends manufacturer-sponsored training classes.

• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.

• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.

• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.

• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.

• Keeps shop area neat and clean.

• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.

• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.

• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.

• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

• Other tasks as assigned.