Automotive Technician, Manheim

Cox Enterprises • Fontana, CA

8d • $18 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Automotive is hiring Automotive Technicians at its Manheim Southern California location in Fontana, California. Multiple positions are available at different levels, with placement based on experience, qualifications, and business needs. The available roles range from entry-level light-duty maintenance to intermediate and mid-level vehicle service, diagnostics, and repair. The position is onsite and follows a Sunday–Thursday day-shift schedule. Pay depends on the level: General Service Tech, $18.17–$27.21 per hour; Automotive Technician Level 1, $24.09–$36.11 per hour; and Automotive Technician Level 2, $26.44–$39.71 per hour. The roles may also be eligible for commission or other incentive compensation. Hiring bonuses are listed as $1,500 for General Service Tech, $3,000 for Level 1, and $7,000 for Level 2.

Candidates must be able to drive standard, automatic, and electric vehicles and have a valid driver’s license. Experience requirements vary by level: generally less than two years for General Service Tech, at least one year of related experience for Level 1, and at least three years of vehicle service and repair experience for Level 2. A high school diploma or GED and specified ASE certifications are preferred at applicable levels. Employment requires passing a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently test for marijuana in its pre-employment drug test for this position, but prohibits possession, use, or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving ability.
• Ability to drive standard, automatic, and electric vehicles.
• General Service Tech: generally less than two years of experience.
• Automotive Technician Level 1: at least one year of related work experience.
• Automotive Technician Level 2: at least three years of vehicle service and repair experience.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Automotive Technician Level 1: current ASE certifications G1, A4, and A5 status when required by leadership.
• Automotive Technician Level 2: current ASE certifications G1, A4, A5, A6, A7, and A8 when required by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform light-duty vehicle maintenance, including oil and filter changes, fuel filter changes, transmission flushes, and vehicle inspections.
• Test, maintain, and replace batteries; at Level 1, test and repair starting and charging electrical systems.
• Perform vehicle repairs, which may include tires, safety inspections, engine seals and covers, radiators, suspension components, and interior and exterior components.
• Diagnose and repair brake, steering, and suspension systems.
• Evacuate and recharge vehicle air-conditioning systems at Level 1.
• Maintain equipment and use approved vendors to obtain parts.
• Potentially upfit new vehicles with necessary equipment.
• Provide skilled maintenance and repairs and perform diagnostics on brakes, tires, suspension, drivability, charging and starting systems, air conditioning, OBDII, and electrical systems; complete the associated repairs.
• Complete mechanical inspections and required measurements, inspect interior and exterior components, engine and driveline components, and under-hood areas, and document deficiencies.
• Potentially perform OEM recalls.
• Comply with applicable procedures and regulations for recyclables, fluids, tires, and disposable trash.

Benefits

• At least 16 hours of paid time off per month.
• Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
• Bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); sick leave; parental leave; flexible vacation/wellness days; and PTO.
• Hiring bonuses: $1,500 for General Service Tech, $3,000 for Automotive Technician Level 1, and $7,000 for Automotive Technician Level 2.
• The role may be eligible for commission or other incentive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed