Used Car Technician

Lithia & Driveway•Houston, TX

About The Position

Southwest Infiniti is hiring a full-time Used Car Technician to help meet customer demand. The role performs vehicle repairs and maintenance in accordance with repair orders, Lithia standards, manufacturer standards, and applicable safety requirements. The technician diagnoses malfunctions, road-tests vehicles, records repair time and work performed, and documents test procedures and results. The role also involves maintaining tools and an orderly, clean workspace, using shop supplies economically, keeping serviced vehicles clean, maintaining required certifications through training, reviewing technical publications, and communicating with dealership personnel to meet customer needs. The position reports to the Fixed Ops Manager. Pay is based on competitive flat-rate hour plans depending on experience.

Requirements

Three or more years of automotive technical experience.
Experience with engine repair.
Experience with suspension and steering repair.
Experience with brake repair.
Experience with electrical and electrical systems repair.
Experience with heating and air-conditioning repair.
Experience with engine drivability diagnosis and repair.
ASE certifications.
Valid driver's license in the state of residence and an acceptable driving record.
High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

Perform repair-order work efficiently and accurately in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards.
Diagnose the cause of vehicle malfunctions.
Complete work according to applicable safety requirements.
Road-test vehicles to verify the quality of repairs.
Accurately record repair time using company time-clock procedures.
Document work performed on repair orders and record test procedures and results.
Provide and maintain the normal mechanic's tools needed for trained work that are not normally inventoried as service-department special tools.
Use shop supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner.
Maintain an organized, clean workspace and clean the service stall daily.
Return customer vehicles as clean as they were before service.
Acquire and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications by completing required training.
Participate in and apply technical training assigned by management.
Review technical bulletins and other publications as assigned by management.
Communicate constructively with dealership personnel as needed to satisfy customer needs.
Report conditions that jeopardize the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.