Automotive Technician I

DriveTime • Fontana, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The company focuses on creating opportunities and improving lives for customers and employees by placing the right customer in the right vehicle on the right terms, on their path to ownership. DriveTime operates dealerships with transparent pricing and reconditioning centers that breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. This position is for an Automotive Technician I responsible for basic vehicle repairs and maintenance, performing emissions testing (state inspections where applicable), vehicle movement, inventory management, repair documentation, and computer utilization. It is a safety-sensitive position within a professional, fun, and high-energy environment, offering opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Must be proficient in basic automotive repair
• Must be able to meet metric performance targets
• Must be able to learn and operate basic computer systems
• Must be organized and punctual
• Must maintain a safe and compliant work space
• Must have good communication skills to present findings and share with leadership
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certificate or Associates degree in automotive technology or work experience equivalent (2 years or more) in automotive repair
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance
• Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for basic vehicle repairs and maintenance
• Performing emissions testing (state inspections where applicable)
• Vehicle movement
• Inventory management
• Repair documentation and computer utilization
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on inventory vehicles
• Explain automotive repairs and issues to management to minimize re-work and delays in production
• Proper documentation of all work performed in DT systems
• Keep area clean and organized to maintain highest level of safety and compliance

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(K)
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program (includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on medical premiums)
• Competitive pay
• Consistent Work Schedule (closed on Sundays)
• Paid Time Off (wellness days, holidays, and 'YOU time' for full-time roles; vacation time for part-timers)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED