JOB SUMMARY: An A-Technician is responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical damage of vehicles while ensuring safety and quality to ensure timely delivery of repaired vehicles. Additional responsibilities include performing light-heavy maintenance and service work. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES ? Analyze and evaluate damaged vehicles to determine repair or service needs and replacement of parts. ? Accurately estimate costs for repairs, maintenance and service required. ? Perform advanced, basic and minor repairs as required ? brake and hydraulic, exhaust, engine and transmission, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, restraints and airbags, air conditioning and computer systems. ? Perform service and repairs following manufacturers? manuals. ? Document all repair/service information in CARSTAR?s management system. ? Inspects and tests all mechanical repairs to meet manufacturers' specifications. Road tests vehicles when required. ? Communicate with production team to keep all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery. ? Ensure work area is kept clean, maintain all tools/equipment, follow safety/OSHA guidelines and handle and dispose of hazardous waste properly. ? Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing automotive repair technology. ? Attend daily release meetings. ? Other duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to: ? Paint, fumes and particles ? Dirt / Dust ? Chemicals / Toxins ? Varying heat / cold ? Intermittent noise