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Vertex Aerospace Automotive Product Investigator/Dealership Technician (Part-Time / On Call) in Phoenix, Arizona
Description
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
V2X Professional Services (VPS) is looking for Automotive Product Investigators to support vehicle investigations throughout the United States. This position is responsible for conducting neutral, unbiased customer and dealership interviews as well as performing thorough vehicle inspections, research of the vehicle history, insurance claims, and / or repairs, etc. The ideal candidate will have Dealership or Independent Service Center Technician, Service Engineering and/or Service Management experience. This position may include interviewing the vehicle owner, obtaining the vehicle history, obtaining specific vehicle data, completing detailed inspection forms and assisting with the interpretation of the inspection results.
Possible site locations for this role: Southwest region, Phoenix , AZ , Southern California
Specific rolls and responsibilities include:
Generate and upload technical vehicle reports in a timely fashion
Maintain knowledge of customer’s vehicle product lines and systems
Hands-on vehicle expertise and knowledge in an automotive service department setting
Crash Data Retrieval from powered and unpowered vehicles
Customer and witness interviews
Obtaining copies of police, fire department, and/or vehicle service history reports
Take appropriate, clear photos of vehicle and/or parts, as needed
Important to note:
Requires availability during regular business hours to perform vehicle inspections.
Requires local and regional travel dependent on vehicle inspection locations.
Is part-time/casual (there is no guarantee of minimum work hours)
Required Skills
Minimum of 8 years related automotive service industry experience
Current or prior ASE certifications A1 – A8, with a preference for Electrical Electronics or T1 – T8
Knowledge of automotive systems and repair procedures
Knowledge of diagnostic test equipment (set up, instrumentation, OEM scan tool etc.)
Excellent oral communication skills to include demonstrated face-to-face customer interaction
Basic working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook and Excel
Familiarity with the TREAD Act
Experience writing detailed technical reports and report generation expertise
Valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Ability to transfer and upload case files
Flexibility for local and/or overnight travel
Desired Skills
Good collaboration skills to obtain data from different parties
Strong PC/ Microsoft Office suite usage skills.
- Service management experience
Ability to act as an expert witness
High School diploma or equivalent, required.
Associate degree in automotive technology or successful completion of a formal Automotive Technology Program, preferred.
Work Environment
Work is performed in salvage yards, dealership parking lots (holding area), ports, and/or shop bay settings. Work environment may involve exposure to various weather conditions, automotive fumes, fluids, noise, smells, sharp edges and bump hazards that require continuous use of personal protective equipment, i.e., safety glasses, gloves, and head protection. Work may involve standing, sitting, walking (even, uneven areas), occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. Travel to complete an investigation may require sitting in a vehicle up to 4 hours one way to reach the investigation site. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 35 pounds. Less frequent requirements for moving materials weighing over 35 pounds do exist with the assistance of lifting and moving equipment, i.e., hoists and lift tables. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while working in investigation areas as well as operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment.
V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran