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Main Responsibilities of an Certified Transmission Technician:

• Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs;
• Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications;
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive transmission systems;
• Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers are well-informed of any additional services needed;
• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.

Responsibilities of an Certified Transmission Technician:

• Performs transmission repair as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory time allowances and standards.
• Diagnoses cause of malfunction.
• Removes and disassembles transmission unit and performs repair.
• Examines vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Advises service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be made.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Installs repaired transmission, replaces fluids and makes appropriate adjustments.
• Road tests vehicle when required or refers to test technician.
• Documents work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Attends manufacturer-sponsored training classes.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.