Auto Technician

DriveTime•Charlotte, NC

19h

About The Position

What’s Under the Hood DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership. You can find DriveTime’s tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach, eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where you’re located, if you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us! That’s Nice, But What’s the Job? General Summary: What business need does this position exist to fill? As an Auto Technician, you will work in a learning-focused, mentee-style role working side-by-side with skilled technicians to learn how to recondition and repair incoming inventory in preparation for delivery to dealerships. Our reconditioning process includes identification of mechanical and physical problems, and completion of repairs to correct identified problems.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong active listening skills
Basic knowledge of vehicle systems and components
Openness to learn and grow skills in the automotive industry
Ability to work well in a high-functioning team environment
Detail-oriented
High School Diploma or GED required
Valid driver's license, and insurable DMV required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Enrolled in auto technician institute or at least 1+ year experience in automotive industry
Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment.
Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to consistently operate a vehicle and other productivity machinery, such as heavy equipment and power tools.
This position could require moving objects up to 60 pounds.
Requires use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
May need to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight spaces, such as underneath a vehicle.
Frequently communicate with internal customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Frequently move about the workplace to access various machinery, vehicles, etc.
May work in an environment that could be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment.
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process.
DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This is a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

Assist experienced technicians in identifying and understanding mechanical issues with incoming vehicle inventory.
Perform basic maintenance tasks — including tire rotations, brake inspections, fluid checks — after completing necessary certifications, as well as perform essential maintenance procedures.
Learn and demonstrate proper use of tools required for general vehicle repairs.
Safely move vehicles to and from the Inspection Center lot and shop as needed for repair work.
Support senior technicians and management in determining whether to repair or reject inventory based on repair cost estimates and overall vehicle quality.
Conduct test drives on repaired vehicles to confirm all issues have been properly resolved.
Follow all safety protocols and procedures to help prevent accidents or injuries due to spills, equipment use, or hazardous shop conditions.
Foster positive working relationships with technicians and other Inspection Center staff.
Participate in ongoing technical training as required or available.
Follow DriveTime’s policies and procedures in all work-related tasks and communications.
Consistently demonstrate ethical behavior, integrity, and a customer-first mindset.
Represent DriveTime positively and contribute to a professional, team-oriented work environment.