Senior Automotive Technician $4,000 Sign On Bonus (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises•Matteson, IL

2d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, is hiring a Senior Auto Maintenance Technician to perform master-level automotive work, including heavy-duty tasks and the duties of Level 1 and Level 2 auto technicians. The role involves advanced diagnostics, clutch and transmission replacement, and identifying and sourcing parts and supplies in coordination with parts and procurement teams. The technician may also upfit new vehicles and perform OEM recalls. Work is at a specified Cox location, with no remote option. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The hourly base pay range is $29.42–$44.13, with potential additional compensation through commission and/or incentive programs. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is stated in the job title; the posting also mentions a $1,500 tool bonus for new auto technicians and eligible referral bonuses.

Requirements

At least 5 years of automotive service and repair experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to drive standard, automatic, and electric vehicles.
Must clear a pre-employment drug test. The employer states that it does not currently test for marijuana pre-employment for this position.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Current ASE certifications A1–A9; L1 in emission states, when required by leadership.

Responsibilities

Perform heavy-duty automotive work and duties of Level 1 and Level 2 auto technicians.
Work independently or as part of a team.
Perform advanced diagnostics.
Replace clutches and transmissions.
Identify required parts and coordinate with parts and procurement teams to obtain parts, supplies, and materials.
Alert the team lead and/or management to difficult issues, patterns, and trends.
May upfit new vehicles with necessary equipment.
May perform OEM recalls.

Benefits

Competitive pay and potential sign-on bonuses.
$1,500 tool bonus for new auto technicians.
Cox Auto University training, GED reimbursement opportunity, and free ASE training and certification.
Referral bonuses of at least $1,000 for each eligible technician referral; amount varies by job type.
At least 30 days of paid vacation and company holidays per year from day one for full-time employees, with up to 44 paid days off based on tenure.
Healthcare benefits from day one, with multiple individual and family plan options; an employee-only plan may be free when participating in the health screening program.
10 days of free child or senior care through a complimentary Care.com membership.
401(k) plan with up to an 8% company match.
Employee discounts on hundreds of items, including cars, computers, and continuing education.
At least 16 hours of paid time off per month and seven paid holidays per year.
Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military leave, and parental leave.
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage may be offered.