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GENERAL SUMMARY: The Flat Rate Technician (Tech) 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. The Tech must work effectively and safely to ensure good communication, teamwork, and operation in serving customers. The Tech is responsible for effective diagnosis of automotive systems, repair and replacement of automotive parts, fluids, tires, and accessories and ensuring these services are done right the first time. The Tech 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 systems diagnosis, repair, and maintenance services for customers, including all systems covered by the ASE series of automotive certifications A1 - Engine Repair A2 - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle A3 - Manual Drive Train & Axles A4 - Suspension & Steering A5 - Brakes A6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems A7 - Heating & Air Conditioning A8 - Engine Performance * 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 16-week average productivity based on position: * Technician 80% * ASE Technician 90% * Master Technician 100% * 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 based on position: * Technician: G1, A4 and A5 * ASE Technician: Four of the A-Series ASE certifications * Master Technician: All eight A-Series A1 thru A8 * 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. Click on MORE INFORMATION to read the full job description.