Smog Certified Diagnostic Technician at Swickard Auto Group

Description

As an Automotive Smog Certified Diagnostic Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring vehicles meet emission standards and operate efficiently. You will diagnose and repair vehicle emission systems, perform smog inspections, and provide expert advice to customers.

Responsibilities:

• Vehicle Inspection: Conduct thorough inspections of vehicles to identify potential emission issues and safety concerns.
• Diagnostic Testing: Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment to pinpoint and diagnose specific problems within a vehicle's emission system.
• Repair and Maintenance: Perform necessary repairs and maintenance on emission control systems, including catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, and fuel injection systems.
• Smog Certification: Administer state-mandated smog inspections and certification tests, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service, explaining technical issues in clear and understandable terms, and answering questions about vehicle maintenance and emissions.
• Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest automotive technology, emission standards, and diagnostic techniques through ongoing training and certifications.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
• Valid state smog certification
• Proven experience as an automotive technician
• Strong knowledge of automotive systems, including engine mechanics, electrical systems, and emission control components
• Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment and tools
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Ability to bend, kneel, and crawl

Benefits of Working at Swickard:

• Career Path – Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.

Competitive benefits package:

• Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
• Optional disability coverage
• 401k plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

About Us

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
• We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and services.
• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
• Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!
• Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
• We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.

Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes?

To all recruitment agencies: Swickard does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Swickard employees. Swickard is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.