Automotive Technician - Clearwater Toyota

Sonic Automotive•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

The Automotive Service Technician performs assigned vehicle repair and maintenance work in accordance with dealership and factory standards. The technician diagnoses malfunctions, completes repairs, documents work, and identifies additional safety or service needs. The role may include overseeing assigned apprentice technicians, attending factory-sponsored training, and keeping current with factory technical bulletins. Technicians must follow company safety policies and applicable regulations, including requirements for hazardous-waste disposal, and help keep customer vehicles and the shop area clean.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Receive repair orders from the dispatcher and take them to the stall area.
Perform work listed on repair orders efficiently and accurately according to dealership and factory standards.
Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs.
Coordinate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts when required for warranty work or at the customer's request.
Inspect vehicles for additional safety or service work.
Notify the service advisor promptly if additional outlined work is unnecessary or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Document work performed.
Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to a test technician; do not use customer vehicles for personal errands.
Supervise assigned apprentice technicians.
Attend factory-sponsored training classes and keep current with factory technical bulletins.
Keep customers' cars clean and the shop area neat and clean, and account for dealership-owned tools.
Follow applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including those governing hazardous-waste disposal.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and promptly report accidents to a manager or supervisor.