Journeyman Technician Hourly Rate Plus Bonus

Marin Luxury Cars•Corte Madera, CA

About The Position

As a Journeyman Technician, you’ll inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicles using sound mechanical judgment and clear, customer-focused communication. You’ll work across automotive and diesel systems, identify repair needs, and complete service safely and accurately. This role suits a technician with hands-on repair experience who can use diagnostic tools, schematics, and shop equipment to keep vehicles operating reliably. The position includes performing work according to repair orders and dealership and factory standards; diagnosing malfunctions and completing repairs; communicating with the parts department and service advisors; documenting work; road testing vehicles when required; participating in manufacturer training; and supervising apprentice technicians when assigned. The technician is also responsible for maintaining a clean and safe shop, caring for dealership-owned tools and manuals, following applicable regulations, and reporting equipment or safety issues. Working conditions include working in a shop with fans, if necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Perform repair-order work efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Diagnose the causes of most 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 assigned vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required or recommended.
Notify the service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, listed work is unnecessary, or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to the test technician.
Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervise apprentice technicians when assigned.
Report machinery defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
Keep customers’ vehicles clean and immediately notify the service advisor of changes to a vehicle’s appearance or condition.
Keep the shop area neat and clean.
Maintain and account for dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to the proper place and in their original condition.
Understand and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know requirements.
Operate tools and equipment safely.
Report safety issues immediately to management.
Perform other tasks as assigned.