Technician Flat Rate

Price Cars MT LLC•Modesto, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Modesto Toyota is seeking a motivated and dependable Service Technician to diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicles while ensuring quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. The role requires strong mechanical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced automotive service environment. The technician performs vehicle inspections, diagnoses mechanical and electrical concerns, completes maintenance and repairs, and works closely with Service Advisors to ensure vehicles are serviced accurately and efficiently. This is a full-time, non-exempt position; classification is subject to confirmation. The work schedule may vary based on business needs, and weekend and holiday availability may be required. Work takes place in a shop, with fans if necessary.

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 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.
Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced automotive service environment.
Reliability and commitment to providing quality automotive service.
Weekend and holiday availability may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform repair-order work efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Diagnose the cause of malfunctions and perform repairs.
Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts from a job when required by warranty or requested by the customer.
Inspect assigned vehicles to determine whether additional safety or service work is required or recommended.
Notify the Service Advisor promptly if additional work is needed, outlined work is unnecessary, or repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Document work performed and recommended on the repair order.
Road-test vehicles when required or refer them to the test technician.
Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervise apprentice technicians when assigned.
Report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Keep customers’ cars clean and immediately notify the Service Advisor of any change in a vehicle’s appearance or condition.
Keep the shop area neat and clean.
Maintain and account for dealership-owned tools and manuals, returning them to the proper place and condition.
Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know requirements.
Operate tools and equipment safely.
Report safety issues immediately to management.
Perform other tasks as assigned.