Auto Tech Mentee

General Summary: What business need does this position exist to fill?

As an Auto Technician, you will work in a learning-focused, mentee-style role working side-by-side with skilled technicians to learn how to recondition and repair incoming inventory in preparation for delivery to dealerships. Our reconditioning process includes identification of mechanical and physical problems, and completion of repairs to correct identified problems.

Essential Job Functions: What will be required in the role?

• Assist experienced technicians in identifying and understanding mechanical issues with incoming vehicle inventory.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks — including tire rotations, brake inspections, fluid checks — after completing necessary certifications, as well as perform essential maintenance procedures.
• Learn and demonstrate proper use of tools required for general vehicle repairs.
• Safely move vehicles to and from the Inspection Center lot and shop as needed for repair work.
• Support senior technicians and management in determining whether to repair or reject inventory based on repair cost estimates and overall vehicle quality.
• Conduct test drives on repaired vehicles to confirm all issues have been properly resolved.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to help prevent accidents or injuries due to spills, equipment use, or hazardous shop conditions.
• Foster positive working relationships with technicians and other Inspection Center staff.
• Participate in ongoing technical training as required or available.
• Follow DriveTime’s policies and procedures in all work-related tasks and communications.
• Consistently demonstrate ethical behavior, integrity, and a customer-first mindset.
• Represent DriveTime positively and contribute to a professional, team-oriented work environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): What KSAs are required to perform this job?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong active listening skills
• Basic knowledge of vehicle systems and components
• Openness to learn and grow skills in the automotive industry
• Ability to work well in a high-functioning team environment
• Detail-oriented

Work Experience/Education: Minimum education and/or experience requirements necessary to perform this job.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license, and insurable DMV required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Enrolled in auto technician institute or at least 1+ year experience in automotive industry

Physical Demands: The physical demands for this job.

The Physical demands described within 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.

• This job position is designated as a safety sensitive position.
• Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment.
• Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to consistently operate a vehicle and other productivity machinery, such as heavy equipment and power tools.
• This position could require moving objects up to 60 pounds.
• Requires use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
• May need to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight spaces, such as underneath a vehicle.
• Frequently communicate with internal customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Frequently move about the workplace to access various machinery, vehicles, etc.
• May work in an environment that could be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.