Internal Technican - MG

As an Internal Technician, you are responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing pre-owned inventory vehicles to ensure they meet dealership safety, quality, and appearance standards. This role focuses on trade-ins, auction purchases, and acquired inventory vehicles rather than guest-pay repair work.

Job Duties and Responsibilities including, but not limited to:

- Perform comprehensive inspections on traded, acquired, and auction vehicles.

- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, drivability, and safety-related concerns.

- Complete maintenance and reconditioning services according to dealership standards.

- Identify and document all recommended repairs needed to bring vehicles to retail-ready condition.

- Collaborate with the Parts Department to obtain required parts and materials.

- Ensure all repairs are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established reconditioning timelines.

- Conduct final quality inspections to verify vehicle safety, functionality, and sale readiness.

- Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of inspections, repairs, and parts used.

- Assist in determining repair priorities to support inventory turn objectives.

- Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, and facility issues promptly to management.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

- Properly use and maintain tools, equipment, and shop machinery.

- Follow all dealerships, OSHA, EPA, and safety regulations.

- Participate in ongoing training and skill development opportunities.

- Support dealership objectives by minimizing reconditioning costs while maintaining quality standards.

- Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

- Previous automotive technician experience required.

- ASE certifications are preferred but not required.

- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

- Ability to inspect, diagnose, and repair multiple vehicles, makes and models.

- Working knowledge of automotive systems, including engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, brakes, electrical systems, and HVAC.

- Strong attention to detail and quality standards.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

- Basic computer proficiency and ability to use dealership software systems.

- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

- Ability to safely operate vehicles, lifts, tools, and shop equipment.

- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and perform physical work in a shop environment.