Automotive Diagnostic Consultant - Full-time / Part-time

Job DescriptionALLDATA The Company of Choice Due to the skyrocketing success of ALLDATA s Tech-Assist Hotline, we are expanding the team to locations across North America. We are looking for the best diagnostic pros in the industry. Grab this opportunity to join an elite team of automotive experts!We are looking for positive, motivated, self-starters to join our elite team of automotive professionals. The ALLDATA Automotive Support team is committed to delivering superior customer service, innovative diagnostic strategies and trustworthy advice to help ALLDATA customers become more efficient and profitable.Founded in 1986, ALLDATA, an AutoZone company, has more than 88,000 automotive repair and collision shop subscribers and is the industry s leading provider of manufacturers service and repair information, shop management software and business solutions for the automotive repair and collision industries.We recognize that our success directly depends on the success of our employees. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented, cooperative, challenging and rewarding environment, ALLDATA may be the place for you.ALLDATA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Position DescriptionAn Automotive Diagnostic Consultant is responsible for guiding ALLDATA customers through automotive diagnostic and repair procedures by phone or web based communications. The details of the diagnostic and repair cases can then be recorded in the Experience Based Repair Solutions (EBRS) database. Automotive Diagnostic Consultants need to maintain a positive, on-going relationships with ALLDATA customers to ensure trust and create a strong basis for continued customer loyalty.Primary Responsibilities

• Guide and verbally assist ALLDATA Tech-Assist customers and prospects with vehicle diagnosis and repairs by providing expert automotive advice based on personal experience, collaboration and research.
• Contact customers to confirm that the guidance or fix provided solved the issue.
• Utilize administrative tools to input repair information into the system for future publication into the EBRS database.
• Contribute suggested repairs to ALLDATA Community and monitor forum-members posts for accuracy and adherence to forum guidelines
• General responsibilities: Email communications, participate in meetings, committees, and other duties as assigned. Assist other individuals, groups or departments when necessary to support internal and external customers and company objectives. Participate in software testing and any other special project or assignment as needed.Required Education & Experience
  • Level of Formal Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Area of Study: General education, Automotive and/or Diesel technology
  • Years of Experience: Minimum 6 years
  • Type of Experience: Professional automotive diagnostic and repairRequired Certifications or Technical Skills
    • Current ASE Master Automobile certifications A1 A8 (or equivalent)
    • ASE L1 certification
    • Extensive experience and knowledge of automotive diagnostic methodologies and system operating strategies
    • Strong skills in using electronically delivered automotive information programs (such as: ALLDATA, OEM websites, Identifix, Mitchell On-Demand, Technical forums)
    • Exceptional customer service and problem solving skills
    • Proficient computer skills Windows based applications such as: MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe and various internet browsers
    • Proficient data entry and typing skills
    • Must pass an Automotive Diagnostic Consultant written examinationAdditional / Preferred Certifications and SkillsThe following certifications and skills would be helpful:
      • Associate s degree or equivalent in Automotive and/or Diesel technology
      • Automotive instructor experience
      • Shop owner/manager experience ASE C1 Automotive Service Consultant certification
      • Bilingual, second language (Spanish, French, other)
      • European manufacturer-specific diagnostic and repair experience and training
      • Diagnostic and repair experience on light duty/medium diesel vehicles - ASE A9, L2 certifications
      • Collision repair body, frame or paint repair experience ASE B-series certificationsCompany DescriptionALLDATA The Company of ChoiceALLDATA is an AutoZone company and is the leading provider of automotive repair information and solutions to the professional automotive service industry. Thousands of professional repair and collision shops across North America depend on ALLDATA's software products for service & repair information, shop management and customer relations solutions. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented, cooperative, challenging and rewarding environment, ALLDATA may be the place for you. We are one of the largest employers in the City of Elk Grove, CA with 300 plus employees in our Elk Grove facility and over 100 employees in the field. We also have employees in Germany, Canada and Mexico.