Automotive Technician

Automotive Technician

Newport Beach Auto Group is offering an opportunity that offers support, appreciation, and the chance to grow.

Essential Duties

• Perform and document all maintenance and repair work with efficiency and accuracy on customer’s vehicles and dealership inventory vehicles
• Comply with dealership and factory standards
• Test and diagnose vehicle malfunctions and concerns with efficiency and accuracy
• Perform multi-point inspections and make recommendations as to which services and repairs are needed to make vehicles safe and completely operational
• Maintain flexibility for when job priorities shift, such as emergencies, workload, rush jobs or technology developments
• Road test vehicles as required on pre-planned routes
• Ensure top quality repairs to minimize comebacks
• Maintain high levels of Technician efficiency regarding clocked hours vs. flagged hours, worked hours vs. attended hours
• Communicate with Service Advisors to recommend additional safety or service work, adjust repair orders, or if a repair cannot be completed by the promised time
• Communicate with parts department to quote and receive parts required
• Retain and tag defective warranty parts
• Continued advancement of knowledge and education by maintaining brand certifications, training courses, studying technical bulletins, and willingness to learn from daily experiences
• May require interaction with clients to explain difficult diagnoses or technical repairs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workplace
• Keep professional appearance and provide friendly customer service
• Assist fellow technicians and other team members
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules
• Perform additional tasks as directed by Service and Parts Director or your immediate supervisor

Requirements

• Ability to clearly communicate in person and by telephone with co-workers and customers regarding the service requirements of the vehicle
• Daily attendance that is consistent, regular, and timely
• English reading and math skills sufficient to read all contracts and manufacturer’s information
• Mentally recalls, tracks, and accurately recounts work in progress; the ability to accurately apply pertinent repair information
• Completes required forms, documents, and reports as needed
• Cool cooperative and courteous manner with customers, co-workers, and management personnel
• Operates all machinery safely and with a high level of expertise
• Be a certified technician with experience from 2+ years as an automotive technician to 7+ years as a manufacturer-certified dealership technician
• Automotive Trade School Graduate
• Solid mechanical skills, manual dexterity, and the ability to operate power and hand tools, and other types of machinery
• Knowledge of the automotive repair life cycle
• Attention to detail; organization and follow-up skills
• Your own set of tools
• Valid in-state driver’s license, and acceptable, safe driving record
• Ability to operate manual transmission

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave, Paid Holidays

Pay

Hourly Pay Range of $34 - $54, Depending on Experience

Schedule

Full Time