Automotive Hyundai Service Technician

O'Gara Coach; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision coverage

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

O'Gara Coach in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking automotive technicians to join a busy service department. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a positive work environment as part of a large dealer group.

Experience with Hyundai/Genesis/Kia preferred; EV and ICE diagnostics capability; ASE or dealer certifications highly valued. High school diploma and CA driver’s license required; competitive hourly pay with bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have valid CA driver's license and be insurable.
• ASE certification preferred.
• Proficient mechanical skills and safe driving record.
• Ability to diagnose and repair EV and ICE engines.
• Experience with dealership computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders and drive vehicles to stalls for service.
• Perform work on repair orders accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate with Parts Department for needed parts and ordering as required.
• Document work performed with clear diagnoses and corrections.
• Road test vehicles to ensure quality and safety.
• Ensure vehicles are returned clean and ready for customer.

Skills

Proficient mechanical skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Team player with integrity

Ability to diagnose and repair EV/ICE

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE certification preferred

Tools

Dealership computer systems

Job description

If you’d like to work at one of the busiest repair shops in the region, please contact us now. We are part of a large dealer group and are looking to add several technicians to our super busy service department. We have great benefits and a great work environment with highly competitive pay.

New Employees may be eligible for a Hiring Bonus*

What We’re Looking For

• Prior Hyundai/Genesis/Kia experience moves to the front
• Need A & B and C technicians
• The ability to diagnose and repair EV and ICE engines
• ASE or dealership manufacturer certifications highly preferred

Requirements And Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Must have valid California Driver's License and be insurable
• ASE certification preferred
• Proficient mechanical skills
• Ability to collaborate with the public, sometimes with several customers at a time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient knowledge of dealership computer systems
• Must have valid in-state driver's license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record and safe driving habits in order to drive both customer vehicles and a demonstrator vehicle
• Must be a team player with impeccable honesty and integrity
• Maintain a high level of professional personal appearance and conduct

Duties And Responsibilities

• Receive Repair Orders from dispatcher on a computer terminal and take the vehicle to stall areas
• Perform work on Repair Orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory
• Communicate with Parts Department to obtain needed parts. Inform Service Manager if a vehicle is awaiting parts and pursue special ordering of parts, if appropriate
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customers
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
• Inform Service Advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised
• Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repair, if authorized by the customers
• Document work performed on each vehicle on the Repair Order using the concern, cause, and correction format. State repair diagnosis/description as clearly as possible on your terminal, as this is what the Customers will see and how the billing will be determined
• Road test vehicles to quality check work performed as required, keeping in mind that customers’ vehicles should not be used for personal errands and should not be operated illegally or unsafely
• Seat belts must always be worn
• Continually monitor status of each vehicle and inform the Service Manager. Escalate 'wait' jobs as much as possible. Monitor promised times and advise if there will be a problem meeting a promised time as soon as it becomes apparent
• Ensure that customers’ vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced
• Properly use the special tools and equipment provided by the Service Department
• Maintain an inventory of tools not normally inventoried by the Service Department as 'special tools'
• Maintain the workspace assigned in an organized and clean manner
• Produce quality work that displays pride in workmanship
• Review technical bulletins and other publications as assigned by management
• Participate and utilize technical training as requested by management
• Attend training classes as directed by management
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by corporate management

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision coverage for employee
• Competitive compensation with efficiency bonus
• 401k Plan
• Paid time off

  Compensation

  $33.00 - 50.00/hr. (Depending on experience)

  We are committed for an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment- related decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.