Senior Automotive Mechanic Technician - $1,500 New Hire Tool Bonus
About The Position
Cox Automotive is hiring a Senior Mechanic Tech at Manheim. This individual contributor performs master-level automotive maintenance and repair work, including advanced diagnostics and repairs, while providing technical expertise, direction, guidance, and coaching to other shop personnel. The position works at a specified Cox location and has a day shift. It offers a $1,500 new-hire tool bonus and an hourly base pay range of $26.73–$40.10, with potential additional compensation through commission or incentive programs. The technician performs work across the level 1–3 auto technician responsibilities and repairs brakes, drivability, steering, suspension, electrical systems, safety issues, air conditioning, and major engine components. The role also involves assessing vehicle needs with other technicians, checking work quality, supporting standard operating procedures, improving workflow, identifying staff development opportunities, and maintaining safe work practices. Employment requires a valid driver’s license and successful completion of a pre-employment drug test. The posting states that the employer does not currently administer a pre-employment marijuana drug test for this position, while prohibiting use of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- At least 5 years of automotive service and repair experience.
- Ability to drive standard, automatic, and electric vehicles.
- Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
- Must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- ASE certifications A1–A8; L1 certification in emission states.
Responsibilities
- Perform level 1–3 automotive technician responsibilities.
- Perform repairs involving brakes, drivability, steering, suspension, electrical systems, safety inspections, air conditioning, and major engine work.
- Perform advanced diagnostics and complete repairs.
- Work with individual technicians as needed to assess specific vehicle needs.
- Provide general guidance and direction or train associates in supporting roles and less experienced associates.
- Conduct quality-control checks on all work and notify a supervisor about exceptional or unsatisfactory work.
- Ensure automotive maintenance standard operating procedures and activities are followed to deliver desired outcomes.
- Identify staff development opportunities.
- Monitor workflow processes and recommend ways to improve productivity.
- Alert management to difficult issues, patterns, and trends.
- Model safe behaviors and ensure technicians comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Train and instruct new and current employees on expected job functions and tasks when needed.
- Provide technical expertise, guidance, and coaching to other shop employees.
Benefits
- $1,500 new-hire tool bonus.
- Competitive pay; sign-on bonuses may be available where applicable.
- Career growth through Cox Auto University training.
- GED reimbursement opportunity.
- Free ASE training and certification.
- Referral bonuses, with at least $1,000 for each eligible technician referral.
- For full-time employees, more than 30 days of paid vacation and company holidays per year from day one, with up to 44 paid days off based on tenure.
- Healthcare benefits from day one, with multiple individual and family plan options; one employee-only plan may be free with participation in the health screening program.
- Ten days of free child or senior care through a complimentary Care.com membership.
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to an 8% company match.
- Employee discounts on items including cars, computers, and continuing education.
- Opportunity to increase earnings through active ASE certifications.
- At least 16 hours of paid time off per month.
- Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
- Additional paid leave for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military leave, and parental leave.
- Health care insurance may include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
