Automotive Technician - Town & Country Toyota

Sonic Automotive•Charlotte, NC

8h•$20 - $35

About The Position

The Automotive Service Technician performs vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned, following dealer and factory standards. The technician may also oversee apprentice technicians assigned to them. The role includes diagnosing and repairing vehicle malfunctions, documenting work, communicating with the parts department and service advisors, and ensuring vehicles and the shop are maintained safely and professionally. Technicians attend factory-sponsored training and keep current with factory technical bulletins.

Requirements

High CSI is required.
ASE or manufacturer training.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Manual dexterity.
Good judgment.
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Must perform duties and responsibilities safely.
Must be able to pass pre-employment testing, including background checks, an MVR check, and a drug test, and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Receive repair orders from the dispatcher and take them to the stall area.
Perform the work specified on repair orders efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Diagnose the cause of malfunctions and perform repairs.
Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts when a job is under warranty or when requested by the customer.
Examine vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required.
Notify the service advisor promptly if outlined additional work is not needed or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Document work performed.
Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to the test technician, without using customer vehicles for personal errands.
Supervise assigned apprentice technicians.
Attend factory-sponsored training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
Ensure customers’ cars are kept clean.
Keep the shop area neat and clean and account for dealership-owned tools.
Follow federal, state, and local regulations, including those governing hazardous-waste disposal.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and immediately report accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
$0 medical premium for Sonic technicians.
Reduced rates for dependent coverage.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid time off accrual.
Sundays off.
Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars.
Free and discounted gym membership plans.
Career advancement opportunities within a Fortune 500 company.
Tenure bonus beginning six months after hire, with bonus pay up to $3.50 per flat-rate hour.