Lead Auto Maintenance Technician $4,000 Stay On Bonus (Manheim)

Cox EnterprisesDallas, TX
$29 - $44Onsite

About The Position

At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re hiring a Lead Maintenance Tech with skills and savvy to spare. You’re looking for great pay, awesome benefits, stability and leadership opportunities – and we’re looking for someone like you. You’ll spend a lot of time serving as a master-level auto tech performing heavy duty work and providing direction, guidance and technical expertise to shop personnel.

Requirements

  • Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
  • 7+ years of automotive service and repair experience.
  • The ability to drive standard, automatic and electric vehicles.
  • Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
  • Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • ASE Certifications: A1-9, (L1 in emission states) when required by leadership

Responsibilities

  • Performing the responsibilities of a level 1 - level 3 auto tech.
  • Performing a wide range of repairs, including brakes, drivability, steering, suspension, electrical, safety inspections, AC and major engine.
  • Performing advanced diagnostics and complete repairs.
  • Clutch and transmission replacement.
  • Working with individual techs as required to assess specific vehicle needs.
  • Provide general guidance/direction or train associates in supporting roles and or less experienced associates.
  • Perform quality control checks on all work; notify supervisor of exceptional or unsatisfactory work.
  • Ensuring auto maintenance standard operating procedures and activities are conducted to deliver desired outcomes.
  • Identifying developmental opportunities in staff.
  • Monitoring workflow processes and recommending areas to improve productivity.
  • Reviewing and approving ordering and disposition of parts, supplies and materials.
  • Alerting management about difficult issues, patterns and trends.
  • Modeling safety behaviors and ensuring techs comply with all health, safety and environmental requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with opportunities for sign-on bonuses if applicable.
  • $1.5K Tool Bonus for our new auto techs.
  • Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more!
  • Referral bonuses (Amount varies based on job type. You’ll earn at least $1K for each new eligible technician referral you provide).
  • 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day 1) for full-time employees.
  • Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job.
  • Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee-only plan could be FREE if you participate in our health screening program.
  • 10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership.
  • Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.
  • Great coworkers who love being part of a team.
  • Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.
  • Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
  • Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
  • Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Retirement planning (401(k))
  • Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)
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