Automotive Technician – Reconditioning & Service

Trevinos Auto Mart•McAllen, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Trevino's Auto Mart has been a staple in McAllen for more than 30 years. We're an established dealership with a loyal customer base, excellent lender relationships, and a business that continues to grow. We are hiring a hands-on automotive technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair incoming inventory, write up customer vehicles, and manage the repairs we send to our partner shops, working alongside our Service Manager. We're looking for someone who is driven, good with people, and takes pride in their work.

Requirements

2+ years as an automotive technician (dealership, independent shop, or reconditioning)
Proficient with OBD-II scan tools and reading diagnostic data
Fluent in spoken English and Spanish; written Spanish a plus
Own basic hand tools
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Clear communicator with customers, vendors, and coworkers; organized and keeps accurate records
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a motor vehicle record check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

ASE certifications a plus
Experience writing service or handling warranty and service-contract claims
Experience with emissions diagnosis and drive-cycle verification

Responsibilities

Inspect and road test every incoming vehicle and document its mechanical condition
Diagnose drivability, emissions, and electrical concerns with a scan tool: codes, freeze frame, fuel trims and readiness monitors
Perform in-house repairs: brakes, batteries, belts and hoses, sensors, bulbs, filters, minor electrical, minor mechanical and similar work
Verify every repair: clear codes, run drive cycles, and confirm monitors pass before a vehicle is released
Write up customer vehicles for goodwill, warranty, and service-contract work; explain findings and the repair plan to the customer
Determine which repairs go to partner shops, select the vendor, review estimates and test results, and approve work within authorized limits
Order parts and supplies for in-house repairs
Perform basic maintenance when needed: oil changes, fluid top-offs, filters, wipers, etc.
Maintain the reconditioning log and repair records
Move vehicles to vendors and detailing as needed