Automotive Service Technician

Lakeside Toyota; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401K Plan

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Paid Vacations

Life Insurance

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Lakeside Toyota in Metairie, LA is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to diagnose and repair vehicles, discuss repairs with the service team, and plan work with the foreman. The role emphasizes accurate labor estimates, timely updates, and adherence to dealership policies.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, Toyota experience, and ASE certification. Training and advancement opportunities are available in a supportive, professional shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience or training or equivalent.
• Toyota automotive mechanical experience.
• Valid Driver's License & State Inspection License.
• ASE Certification.

Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose vehicles.
• Discuss repairs with shop foreman or service advisor.
• Communicate additional service requests to service advisor.
• Plan work in cooperation with shop foreman.
• Provide labor estimates to service advisor.
• Monitor repair time and update service advisor.
• Maintain adherence to dealership policies on vehicle care and operation.
• Complete documentation for client repairs.
• Assist in mentoring technician trainees.
• Attend company and factory training.
• Keep current with factory technical bulletins.
• Understand and follow regulations (hazardous waste disposal).

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Communication

Teamwork

Labor estimation

Training & learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Toyota automotive experience

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Automotive Service Technician

We run an honest shop and need honest, hard-working techs. To be a success at our dealership, you need to have solid skills and solid ethics. We also know that to keep a good service tech, a dealership has to treat them right by paying them well and offering room for learning and advancement. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the best in the business and make great money while doing it. If you love diagnosing and repairing vehicles while maintaining a positive attitude, then let’s talk!

Job Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose vehicles
• Discuss repairs with shop foreman or service advisor
• Communicate additional service requests to service advisor
• Plan work in cooperation with shop foreman
• Provide labor estimates to service advisor
• Monitor repair time and update service advisor
• Maintain strict adherence to dealership policies on vehicle care and operation
• Complete story and/or documentation for client repairs
• Assist in mentoring technician trainees
• Attend company and factory training
• Keep current with factory technical bulletins
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations (such as disposal of hazardous waste)

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED (general equivalency diploma); or 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, Toyota automotive mechanical experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Operator Driver's License &State Inspection License, ASE Certification

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience and commensurate with Fortune 500 companies.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K Plan
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Vacations
• Life Insurance
• Direct Deposit

AboutUs

We cordially invite you to come tour our new 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art building. Business is booming and we are adding a few extra – extraordinary individuals.

Our new state-of-the-art building is open to serve our valued guests and employees. We have proudly served the community for 31 years and have a widespread marketplace with a loyal and extensive customer base culminating in years of repeat sales and service. Our positive, respectful, family-oriented workplace environment has resulted in long-term employee retention awarding many a comfortable retirement.