Technician Career Path at Empire Toyota of Huntington
Technician Career Path
at Empire Toyota of Huntington
Looking to become a part of the automotive industry at a leading dealership in the Huntington area? Explore the Technician Career Path at Empire Toyota of Huntington. Your journey will start as a Tech Trainee/Student Tech, performing regular service and preventive maintenance tasks. Once you've mastered those, you'll progress to an Entry Level Tech, where you'll handle basic auto repairs and diagnostic work. From there, you can advance further to become an Expert Certified Tech, performing complex technical work and providing guidance to apprentice techs. Finally, you can achieve the status of a Master Certified Tech, acting as a consultant for diagnostic work and providing leadership within the service department. The road is clear before you - join our team today and embark on a rewarding career in automotive technology!
TECH TRAINEE/STUDENT TECH
Duties: Perform regular service and preventive maintenance tasks on vehicles in order to keep in safe, dependable operating condition. Includes: oil changes, tire rotations, multipoint inspections; air filter, cabin filter, and wiper blade changes. Assist senior technicians to learn Toyota system and gain automotive knowledge.
Needed to Progress:
- NY State Inspection Certification
- Web based training: 5 E-Modules
- Between 1-3 years service
ENTRY LEVEL TECH
Duties: Perform basic auto repairs and entry level diagnostic work. Includes: tires, brakes, exhaust, suspension, etc. Begin to locate and diagnose problems with malfunctioning vehicles.
Needed to Progress:
- Web training, Factory training
- Completion of ASE’s A1-A6
- Between 1-3 years service
EXPERT CERTIFIED TECH
Duties: Perform designated servicing and/or repair jobs, typically involving complex, unusual or specialized technical work. Competent in safety recalls, service campaigns, and road tests with customers. Provide direction and guidance to apprentice techs as needed
Needed to Progress:
- Minimum of five years required by Toyota to move to master level
- Toyota Hybrid Classes: 2 E-Modules
MASTER CERTIFIED TECH
Duties: Act as a consultant for diagnostic work, vehicle repairs, and procedures, with a focus on hybrids. Provide leadership and direction to other members of the service department. Provide expert feedback on new Toyota products.
Needed to Progress:
- Recertification of ASE’s every 5 years
- Web Based Training to keep current