PDI Automotive Technician Job Description

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PDI Automotive Technician Job Description
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PDI Automotive Technician - Summary

Inspects and services new vehicles when they are delivered to the dealer and makes minor repairs or adjustments to ensure the salable condition of the vehicles.

PDI Automotive Technician - Essential Duties

  • Inspects vehicles for obvious damage and missing major components.
  • Inspects vehicles for loose or misaligned items such as trim, doors, and hardware.
  • Records discrepancies and signs or otherwise acknowledges an acceptance slip for each vehicle delivered.
  • Performs repairs and replaces defective items with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
  • Ensures the warranty repairs are properly documented and charged.
  • Starts engine and drives the vehicle to test steering, brakes, transmission, and engine operation.
  • Activates power equipment such as electric windows, seats, radio, horn, lights and directional signals to ensure specified operating standards.
  • Inspects surfaces to detect minor chips and scratches in paint. Touches up imperfections using brush applicator and factory-supplied matching paint.
  • Installs optional equipment specified by the customer or dealer.
  • Installs standard components.
  • Pours antifreeze into radiator according to seasonal requirements.
  • Tunes engine, using technicians' tools and test equipment.
  • Installs or repairs major mechanical, hydraulic or electromechanical equipment such as radios, air conditioners, power steering units and power brakes using hand tools.
  • Washes and polishes exterior of vehicles.
  • Cleans and vacuums interior of vehicles.
  • 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 duties as assigned.

Marginal Duties
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Supervisory Responsibilities
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PDI Automotive Technician - Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PDI Automotive Technician - Education and/or Experience

  • One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PDI Automotive Technician - Language Skills

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

PDI Automotive Technician - Mathematical Skills

  • Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

PDI Automotive Technician - Reasoning Ability

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PDI Automotive Technician - Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications

  • Engine Repair Certification for Auto/Light Truck
  • Damage Analysis and Estimating Certification for Collision Repair
  • Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certification for Collision Repair
  • Painting and Refinishing Certification for Collision Repair
  • Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certification for Collision Repair
  • Brakes Certification for Auto/Light Truck
  • Brakes Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
  • Preventive Maintenance Inspection Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
  • Automobile Parts Specialist Certification
  • Medium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist Certification
  • Brakes Certification for School Bus

I-CAR Certificate of Advanced Training

  • Detailing
  • Glass Replacement
  • Plastic Repair
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials
  • Manufacturer Training
  • Valid Driver's License

PDI Automotive Technician - Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PDI Automotive Technician - Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.