Sr Automotive Technician, Manheim

Cox Enterprises•Hayward, CA
•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

At Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, the Senior Auto Maintenance Technician performs master-level automotive work, including heavy-duty tasks and duties associated with Level 1 and Level 2 auto technicians. The role involves working independently or as part of a team and performing advanced, complex diagnostics. The technician may also upfit new vehicles with necessary equipment and may be required to perform OEM recalls. The position is based at a specified Cox location and has no remote work option. It is a day-shift role with no travel. The hourly base pay range is $32.07–$48.13, with the potential for additional compensation such as commission or incentives. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test; marijuana is not currently included in the pre-employment test for this position. The workplace is drug-free, and prohibited drug use or impairment during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles is not allowed.

Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving ability.
  • At least 5 years of automotive service and repair experience.
  • Ability to drive standard, automatic, and electric vehicles.
  • Must continue training to keep up with changes in automotive technology.
  • Transmission experience.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Current ASE certifications A1–A9, and L1 in emissions states, when required by leadership.
  • Diesel experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform heavy-duty automotive work and duties of Level 1 and Level 2 auto technicians.
  • Work independently or in a team environment.
  • Perform advanced and complex diagnostics.
  • Replace clutches and transmissions.
  • Identify required parts and work with parts and procurement teams to obtain necessary 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

  • At least 16 hours of paid time off per month.
  • Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
  • Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteer time, military leave, and parental leave.
  • Potential access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Potential access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Potential access to sick leave, parental leave, and flexible vacation/wellness days or PTO.
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