Job: Automotive Production Tech

Requisition Number: 267

Job Title: Automotive Production Tech

Area of Interest: Automotive

City: Albuquerque

State/Province: New Mexico

DriveTime is the nation's largest integrated car dealership and finance company serving people with less than perfect credit. Operating in 10 states, we combine innovative credit solutions and outstanding customer service to provide quality used vehicle purchase options for people who may have been turned away by everyone else.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, welcome a challenge, have high personal standards of achievement, and are extremely motivated, we have endless opportunities for you to succeed.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Recondition and repair incoming inventory in preparation for delivery to dealerships. Reconditioning process includes identification of mechanical and physical problems, and completion of repairs to correct identified problems. May also work to repair vehicles with mechanical problems after they have been sold.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to provide general guidelines and parameters for the job and are not intended to be a comprehensive, detailed description of the job.

Inspection Center Goals and Strategies

*Move cars from the Inspection Center lot into and out of the shop safely for repair

*Identify mechanical and physical defects in incoming inventory

*Work with Team Lead and/or Production Manager (PM) to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle

*Identify and complete repairs effectively and efficiently the first time, to minimize re-work and delays in production

*May be required to test drive repaired vehicle to ensure that the problem has been completely fixed

*Complete approved repairs to address mechanical problems identified by the customer after sale

Inspection Center Team Effectiveness

*Work as a contributing member of the Inspection Center team

*Maintain positive working relationships with the Technician team and other Inspection Center employees

*Conscientiously work in ways that decrease possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions

*Meet or exceed inventory production goals on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

*Complete additional technical training as available and/or required

Other

*Conduct business within DriveTime policies and procedures

*Act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the customer and the business at all times

*Portray a positive image of DriveTime and actively participate in the creation of a positive, professional work environment

In return for your dedication and commitment, we offer competitive salary, great bonus opportunity and an excellent benefit package:

*Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

*Great training and tuition reimbursement

*A culture of opportunity and promotion from within

*Sunday's off (we're closed to give our employees valued time with friends and family)

*Competitive Pay

*401K Plan with company contribution

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check and drug screen. DriveTime greatly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

*High School Diploma or equivalent.
*Vocational/Technical degree preferred, but not required.
*Must be 18 years of age with a minimum of 2 years automotive repair experience.
*ASE certifications strongly preferred.
*Excellent communication and listening skills.
*Attention to detail is required as well as the ability to interact with customers, managers and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner.
*Valid driver's license, and insurable DMV required.

OR

*Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.