Davidson Automotive Group ยท 6 days ago
Transmission Technician - Clay, NY
Clay, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30/hr - $45/hr
3+ years expDavidson Automotive Group is seeking an A-Class Technician specializing in transmission diagnosis and repair to join their busy service department. The role involves performing repairs on manual and automatic transmissions while ensuring compliance with dealership and manufacturer standards.
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Responsibilities
Perform transmission repair with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory time allowances and standards
Diagnose cause of malfunction using appropriate diagnostic tools and software
Remove and disassemble transmission units and perform repairs
Perform cost cap analysis to determine if a transmission should be replaced or repaired
Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts
Save, tag, and return parts according to dealership and warranty processes
Install repaired or replacement transmissions, replace fluids and make appropriate adjustments
Road test vehicles when required
Communicate with Service Advisor throughout the repair process to keep them and the customer informed
Document work performed and recommended on the repair order
Perform multipoint inspections to determine if additional safety or service work is required/recommended and notifies Service Advisor immediately of findings
Attends manufacturer-sponsored training classes
Keep up to date with manufacturer technical bulletins
Keep the shop area neat and clean
Understand, keep up to date with, and comply with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years of experience with high complexity automotive repairs
Highly skilled at performing diagnostics for complex repairs
Experience with pinpoint testing
Comfort and skill in using diagnostic software and tools
Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing
An in depth understanding of dealership processes, warranty documentation requirements, and best practices
Experience performing cap cost analysis
Demonstrated ability in prioritizing work and problem solving
Valid New York State Inspectors License
Preferred
Ford Master Technician suspension certification or domestic manufacturer equivalent strongly preferred
Relevant Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications
Benefits
Up to 3 weeks vacation time at the time of hire, based on experience.
Paid Manufacturer Training.
Sick Leave accrued every week!
Excellus medical insurance
Guardian dental insurance
Davis vision insurance
Reimbursement for qualifying out of pocket costs
Supplemental insurance through Aflac including: Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match
Paid holidays
Paid vacation time
Employee Assistance Program, available to our employees and their family members free of charge!
Advancement opportunities within a large organization
Company
Davidson Automotive Group
The Davidson Family of Dealerships includes 5 franchise stores, 3 state-of-the-art Collision Centers and 10 Precision Car Washes.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jon Davidson
CFO
Philip Petkovsek
CFO
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