Automotive Technician / Fleet Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

What we are looking for:

Technical Professionals Group (TPG) is seeking a motivated, dependable, and safe Automotive Technician / Fleet Supervisor to support driver training vehicle repairs in Wittmann, AZ. Successful candidate will be a team oriented, dependable technician performing both basic and advanced duties within a world class proving ground environment.

The ideal candidate will have shop leadership experience, either as a team lead or foreman. You must keep safety as number one, show the ability and willingness to learn, and be detail oriented.

Job Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Perform multi-point inspections, diagnose and repair all automotive systems.
• Repair automotive systems, including drivetrain, steering and suspension, hydraulic brake systems, air-conditioning, all in accordance with proving ground standards.
• Maintain and take ownership of a fleet of roughly 75 vehicles used for driver training classes.
• Toyota/Lexus experience a plus.
• Learn and teach new methods and procedures.
• Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment
• Quality over quantity mindset.
• Track, maintain, and budget for a fleet of vehicles.
• Must have an open mind, good attitude, and be willing to take on additional responsibilities as required from time to time
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have 6+ years of experience as a professional technician in all areas of light truck and car repair.
• Must be able to manage a fleet of vehicles (within a budget) and ensure they are in excellent condition for the next class they will be used in.
• Needs to be a strong communicator, able to convey important information to co-workers, superiors, and contractors.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft office and technologically savvy.
• Requires excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment
• Detail oriented mindset.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma
• Associate's degree in automotive technology (or similar) preferred
• Bachelor's degree a plus
• Garage/Shop/Fleet leadership experience required
• Able to work cooperatively in a diverse and challenging environment
• Previous 6+ years of auto mechanic/technician experience required

Physical and Environmental Job Requirements

• Sitting, standing, bending, stopping, reaching, twisting, pushing, carrying, and lifting items of 50 lbs. or more
• Prolonged routine sitting for 2 or more hours
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions; dusty, hot weather
• Ability to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels
  

Important Items:

Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free and able to successfully pass a drug screen.