Automotive Technician - EO Licensed or EI Licensed

DriveTime•Fontana, CA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. We create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership. This role is an Elite Technician position that includes bumper-to-bumper repairs, part replacements and all advanced repairs and builds. The technician will not interact with customers, focusing solely on fixing cars. The position involves mechanically inspecting vehicles for safety and drivability, documenting findings, and working with management to repair or reject inventory. Advanced automotive repairs are expected, with proficiency required in cooling, braking, charging, steering/suspension, AC, and electrical system components. The role emphasizes identifying and completing repairs effectively the first time to minimize re-work and delays, and test driving repaired vehicles to ensure complete fixes. Safety in the workplace is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Smog - EO or EI License Required.
Minimum of 5 years on the job experience performing light to medium line work (Brakes, Engine, Steering/Suspension, Cooling, A/C, Electrical).
High School Diploma or GED required.
Vocational/Technical degree or professional experience equivalent.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
This role typically requires 5+ years of experience and the ability to work on all makes and models (Domestic, European and Asian brands).
You must own your own tool set.
Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment.

Nice To Haves

ASE Master is nice to have.

Responsibilities

Mechanically inspecting vehicles for safety and drivability while documenting findings into our inventory management system.
Working with Reconditioning Center Management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle.
Performing advanced automotive repairs.
Identifying and completing repairs effectively the first time, to minimize re-work and delays in production.
Test driving repaired vehicles to ensure that the problem has been completely fixed.
Working in ways that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions.