Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Installation Technician (I.T.) lives VIP\'s mission to EARN AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE by learning and living the VIP culture and following VIP processes to ensure that customers get a different & better experience. An I.T. must work effectively and safely to ensure good communication, teamwork, and operation in serving customers. The I.T. is responsible for effective repair and replacement of automotive tires, parts, fluids, and accessories and ensuring these services are done right the first time. An I.T. is expected to comply with company safety, loss prevention, and customer service programs as well as established policies and procedures and municipal, state, and federal regulations. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Makes sure that workplace safety is Priority #1. Follows all safety policies, completes all safety-related training, locks out any unsafe equipment, and reports any unsafe conditions or actions to a member of Management. * Provides automotive repair and maintenance services for customers, including but not limited to: Tire Services, Oil Changes, Under hood Services (Batteries, Filters, Bulbs, Wipers, etc.), Multi-point Vehicle Inspections (MPIs), Wheel Alignments and Preventive Maintenance Services. * Ensures a valid Service Work Order is initiated prior to initiating service on a vehicle and ensures it is visibly displayed with the vehicle while it is being serviced. * Ensures an MPI is completed prior to initiating service on every vehicle and actively supports and participates in the 5-for-5 Customer Engagement Process. * Ensures the Service Work Order and any required printouts are completed and returned to the Service Desk with the vehicle keys upon completion of service. * Obtains needed parts only from a member of the Desk Team (Service Manager, Assistant Manager, Service Writer, or Tech/Advisor) and returns all unused parts to the Desk Team after completion of service. * Returns cores, batteries and used tires to designated security areas for appropriate handling. * Maintains a minimum average productivity of 50% during any consecutive sixteen-week period. * Follows VIP?s quality service policies to ensure work is performed in accordance with VIP quality standards. * Completes all required training and certification for the position. VIP Processes, Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Take and pass all required and assigned LMS training * Complete all required safe equipment operation training * Become a Licensed State Vehicle Inspector (state-specific requirement) * Become T.I.A basic automotive tire service (BATS) certified and T.I.A. advanced TPMS certified * Become ASE certified in G1, A4 and A5 * Train, support and deliver the 5-for-5 process to educate our customers about their vehicle\'s condition * Attend meetings and training sessions as needed. Typically, several times per year. Quality, Safety & Housekeeping Responsibilities Road tests vehicles as necessary after service to ensure safe and satisfactory operating conditions Secures and locks customer vehicles when returning vehicles to parking lot upon completion of service Installs seat and steering wheel covers and floor mats prior to entering customers? vehicles Maintains a clean work area clear of debris, cores, unused parts and stray tools and equipment Maintains and cleans shop equipment immediately after use by removing debris, grease, chemicals, etc. Participates in daily and weekly shop maintenance programs as designated by Service Management Complies with established safety and loss prevention programs to include protective eyewear Click on MORE INFORMATION to see the full job description.