Automotive Technician - Mechanic
About The Position
Berlin City Lexus is hiring a Main Line Technician to perform automotive diagnosis, inspection, maintenance, and repair for a luxury dealership service team. The role includes overseeing and signing off on repairs completed by other mechanics and training new technicians. Technicians use automotive technology, diagnostic tools, and special service equipment to complete work efficiently and in accordance with dealership and manufacturer standards. The position requires broad knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance, including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, brake, and air-conditioning systems. The technician communicates diagnoses, repair needs, and estimates to service advisors and customers, and continues technical training to keep up with changing automotive technology. Candidates must meet the stated licensing, certification, driving, age, and work-authorization requirements and pass a pre-employment background check.
Requirements
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Valid Maine Vehicle Inspection license.
- Certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
- Valid driver's license and favorable motor vehicle record.
- Able to pass a pre-employment background check.
- Over 2 years of technician experience.
- Strong knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance, including diagnosis and repair of engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, brake, and air-conditioning systems.
- Ability to diagnose and identify required repairs efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Reliable, with a proven work ethic; team-oriented and process-oriented.
- Good communication skills and a customer-care focus.
Nice To Haves
- Lexus or Toyota certifications, which qualify candidates for a sign-on retention bonus.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and repair work efficiently and in accordance with dealership standards.
- Provide labor and time estimates for additional automotive repairs.
- Explain mechanical diagnoses and required repairs in non-technical terms to service advisors and customers.
- Attend formal training sessions and learn new technical information and techniques to stay current with changing technology.
- Inspect and test vehicles, recording findings to identify necessary repairs.
- Test-drive vehicles and use diagnostic tools and special service equipment to test components and systems.
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, brake, and air-conditioning systems.
- Communicate with the Service Advisor so customers are informed about additional services needed and the estimated repair time.
- Perform warranty repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Oversee and sign off on repairs completed by other mechanics.
- Train new technicians.
Benefits
- Competitive flat-rate pay starting at $33.00–$45.00, based on experience and certifications.
- Paid time off accruing from day one.
- Monthly tool reimbursement and payment to move the employee's tools.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Wellness reimbursement up to $75 per month.
- Tuition reimbursement toward automotive certifications.
- Lexus-specific training and career advancement opportunities.
- Employee discounts.
- Sign-on retention bonus for candidates with Lexus or Toyota certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
