Journeyman Technician Hourly Rate Plus Bonus

Price Family Dealerships•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.

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.
Hands-on vehicle repair experience and the ability to use diagnostic tools, schematics, and shop equipment.

Responsibilities

Performs work outlined on repair orders efficiently and accurately, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Diagnoses the causes of most malfunctions and performs repairs.
Communicates with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Saves and tags parts from jobs when required for warranty purposes or requested by the customer.
Examines assigned vehicles to determine whether further safety or service work is required or recommended.
Immediately communicates with the service advisor if additional work is needed, listed work is unnecessary, or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
Road-tests vehicles when required or refers them to the test technician.
Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervises apprentice technicians’ work when assigned.
Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Ensures customers’ cars are kept clean and promptly notifies the service advisor of anything that changes a vehicle’s appearance or condition.
Keeps the shop area neat and clean.
Maintains and is accountable for dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to the proper place and in the condition received.
Understands and complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know requirements.
Operates tools and equipment safely and immediately reports safety issues to management.
Performs other tasks as assigned.