Profession roadside vehicle technician

Roadside vehicle technicians perform onsite repairs, tests and maintenance to roadside vehicles. They locate and travel to customers' vehicles to provide services such as tyre replacements and engine repairs.

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Personality Type

Knowledge

  • Car controls

    The functioning of specific car equipment such as how to operate and handle the clutch, throttle, lighting, instrumentation, transmission and the brakes.

  • Types of vehicles

    Field of information which distinguishes rental agency classification systems, containing types and classes of vehicles and their functioning and components.

Skills

  • Follow given instructions

    Follow instructions to achieve goals and meet deadlines.

  • Perform manual work autonomously

    Show the ability to pursue basic manual tasks without the help or assistance of others, not needing supervision or guidance, and taking responsibility for one's actions.

  • Carry out repairs and maintenance of vehicle bodies

    Execute repair and maintenance tasks to damaged vehicle bodies; follow customers' individual requests and instructions.

  • Use different communication channels

    Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

  • Maintain vehicle records

    Maintain vehicle records by accurately recording service operations and repairs.

  • Respond to customers' inquiries

    Answer customers' questions about itineraries, rates and reservations in person, by mail, by e-mail and on the phone.

  • Drive vehicles

    Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.

  • Communicate with customers

    Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.

  • Carry out repair of vehicles

    Provide repair for vehicles and routine level checks, such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters, repair engine failures; repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replace parts and components; repair body damage.

  • Perform technical tasks with great care

    Avoiding possible risks and unwanted outcomes by watching carefully over all parts of a machine, device or vehicle and executing processes of production, maintenance or repair with great care.

Optional knowledge and skills

use automotive diagnostic equipment issue sales invoices repair vehicle electrical systems ensure compliance with warranty contracts types of vehicle engines fix minor vehicle scratches mechanics operate gps systems adapt to new technology used in cars read maps perform road testing operate towtruck electronics maintain vehicle appearance ensure customer focus perform minor vehicle repairs carry out repair of motorcycles provide customer information related to repairs electrical wiring plans perform defensive driving advise customers on usage of vehicles

Source: Sisyphus ODB