Brake & Tire Technician (1st Shift)

Company: Carvana
Location: Independence
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. Period. To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition, we’ve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website. Using our Carvana Certified 150-point inspection process, we’re able to verify that every vehicle meets our rigorous mechanical and cosmetic standards.

We strive to provide only the highest quality vehicles to our customers in our mission to deliver a no-hassle, better car buying experience. We are actively looking for passionate and talented individuals who can help us deliver on that promise.

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team? Keep reading below to see what we’re looking for!

About the team and position

As a Brake & Tire Technician you will have the opportunity to drive the customer experience through working at one of our Inspection Centers that help recondition the vehicles we sell to our customers. This role will be responsible for ensuring our vehicles have been properly reconditioned and meet Carvana’s vehicle quality standards by performing light maintenance or repairs, including changing brakes and tires, as needed. The qualifying candidate must love helping people and possess the drive to achieve superior customer satisfaction. They must be goal-oriented, enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization.

The Brake & Tire Technician will report to the Line Lead, Build, and will be an hourly full-time position. No travel is required.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Perform technician services such as routine inspections/maintenance.

Perform basic repair for brake pads/calipers, tires, tire installations, and wheel alignments.

Perform full inspection on Serpentine Belts as needed.

Follow proper operating rules, procedures, and standardized work initiatives as assigned.

Work on a variety of vehicle tasks for extended periods of time.

Partner and provide clear communication with other team members and departments involved in the vehicle reconditioning process if additional repair work on a vehicle is needed.

Maintain a clean and productive work environment by keeping tools and supplies organized throughout the Build department.

Report any safety issues or accidents to management immediately.

Other duties as assigned.

Working hours are Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm.

Hours of operation are subject to change based on business needs. You may also be required to work overtime to support those business needs and will be given as much advance notice as possible.

What you should know

This position requires a minimum of 1 year of Automotive Technician experience and requires someone with an entry-level understanding of vehicle repair while having an interest in continuing a career as a Technician in the automotive industry. Requirements include:

Minimum 1 year of Automotive Technician experience including brake repairs, tire installations, tire repair, wheel alignments, and preventative maintenance

A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to work in a team setting

Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools

A quality-first mentality that takes pride in upholding Carvana’s vehicle quality standards

Strong, consistent attention to detail

Moderate understanding of vehicle mechanical repair

Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and guidelines

Ability to review, analyze, identify problems, and make decisions

An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)

Strong communication skills to engage with all departments at the Inspection Center

It would be great if you also had

ASE Certifications

Experience diagnosing vehicles and performing road tests

Experience working in a high-end automotive facility or dealership

Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment

Experience working for a fast-paced hyper-growth company

What we’ll offer in return

Competitive hourly wages (NO FLAT RATE)

On the job training

100% company-paid healthcare premiums for employees

Excellent schedules that allow for work/life balance

401k with company match

ASE and Tool Reimbursement Programs

Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment

Vehicle Discount

A company culture of growth, with a start-up atmosphere, allowing for varied and rapid career development

A leadership team that listens and is geared toward teammate engagement

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have a valid driver's license

A clean driving record with no more than two moving violations or DUIs in the last three years

Physical demands

This job position is designated as a safety-sensitive position

Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels

Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet

Requires standing for an extended period of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking and stooping, pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance

Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity

Requires use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, masks, and other protective garments and equipment

Requires frequent driving and some typing

Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

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