Smog Technician Trainee
A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make
The Smog Technician Trainee is responsible for assisting a licensed inspector to perform applicable tests and inspections according to local regulations and the DEKRA standard. This individual's primary responsibilities include managing cash, delivering services with exceptional customer service, and maintaining the property, grounds, and equipment.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.
- Learn while assisting to perform state-specific tests and inspections according to the California BAR regulations and the DEKRA standard.
- Perform product sales and services, including registration services.
- Deliver all services and address all customers with exceptional customer service.
- Answer telephone calls and assist customers by answering any questions and/or addressing any concerns.
- Effectively manage cash and non-cash payment received. This includes daily reconciliation of all payments received and completing bank deposits.
- Maintain the property, grounds, and equipment at the station. Complete the required tasks outlined in the daily checklists at your station.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.
What Makes a Great Candidate
- An interest in the automotive field and a desire to learn the ins and outs of a Smog Inspector position.
- 1-2 years of automotive retail, preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Committed to excellent customer service.
- Ability to manage cash and noncash payments.
- Ability to pass a DOJ background check to perform DMV Registration Services.
- Physical Considerations: Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. While on the job, employees must be able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, twist, etc for extended periods of time. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Requires use of hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, pulling, and turning.
Compensation
- The base pay for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hour. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- This position is also eligible for commission.
Benefits
- Health & Well-being Benefits: Health care benefits, critical illness & hospital indemnity, company health savings account, flexible spending account, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, wellness program, paid parental leave, travel assist, group term life insurance, employee assistance program, and opportunities to learn and develop.
About Us
As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a near 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents. We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!
Additional Position Details
- Reports to: State Supervisor
- Work Model: On-site
- Work Location: DEKRA Smog City, 23071 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- Supervises Others: No
- Status: Full-time, Regular
- FLSA Classification: Non-exempt