Automotive Technician

Company: Volvo Cars Technician Careers Program
Location: Delray Beach
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Overview: The Volvo Car Technician Career Program is designed to recruit and train experienced technicians and military Veterans to become brand-certified Volvo Car Technicians at a participating Volvo retailer. Candidates must meet the requisite qualifications, experience and capability requirements, and be willing to attend a four-week long in-resident instruction and certification course upon being hired. This employment opportunity is a U.S. Department of Labor and GI Bill-- Approved Apprenticeship Program, which means that eligible Veterans may use their GI Bill-- Benefits to obtain a monthly stipend (based on DOD BAH rates) for their entire first year of employment with Volvo.Responsibilities: * Performing assigned work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with retailer and factory standards.* Diagnosing the cause of malfunctions and performing repairs, if authorized by Service Advisors (for customers).* Coordinating with the Parts Department to ensure availability of parts.* Saving and tagging parts if under warranty or if requested by Service Consultants (for customers).* Examining the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.* Notifying Service Advisors if additional work is needed or if repairs/work cannot be completed within the time promised.* Documenting work performed as directed by Service Advisors.* Road testing vehicles to ensure quality of repair and ensuring vehicles remain clean.* Keeping abreast of factory technical bulletins and attending factory-sponsored training classes.* Keeping the shop area neat and clean and remaining accountable for all tools used.* Understanding and complying with federal, state and local regulations, such as safety requirements, hazardous waste disposal, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other policies, procedures and programs as required. * Wear appropriate PPE, to include safety glasses. Maintaining safety awareness at all times. * The Volvo Technician will be required to work closely with others or independently, if needed.* Retailer uniforms are required.Qualifications: * Ability to pass the following pre-employment screening requirements with the hiring retailer (drug screening, credit score, Motor Vehicle record report and a background investigation)* * Be able to provide the hiring retailer a minimum of three work references, with current contact information.* Experienced Technician Candidates (Non-Veterans) must meet the following qualifications:* Graduate from an accredited Automotive Vocational Program, at minimum of one-year duration within the past five years; Transcripts are required.* Have at least 3-5 years of experience working as a Technician in an automotive service department.* Military Veteran Candidates must meet the following qualifications:* An Honorable Discharge from the United States Military and the ability to provide proof of service and discharge if applicable.* Formal military schooling in a technical field such as mechanical, power generation, aviation maintenance, electrical, electronics, hydraulic systems, or other parallel technical specialized skills; Must be able to provide proof of technical training and Job Designation.ORCompletion of an Automotive Technology certificate or degree program from an accredited Vocational School or College

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