Automotive Service Technician

L0718 Audi Oxnard; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k)

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking a Service Technician - Class A with Audi or Volkswagen experience to join our Oxnard dealership. The role offers a $3,000 signing bonus and a flat-rate hourly pay between $30 and $55, with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates should have Audi/Volkswagen experience and ASE certifications, and be prepared to maintain safety standards, complete training, and participate in ongoing technician development.

Qualifications

• Audi or Volkswagen experience required.
• 2+ years of technician experience.
• ASE certifications or equivalent training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform work per repair order with efficiency and accuracy.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions.
• Road-test vehicles to verify repair quality.
• Record time spent on repairs using time clocking procedures.
• Document work performed on repair orders and test procedures.

Skills

Audi/Volkswagen experience

2+ years experience

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Dealership: L0718 Audi Oxnard DCH Audi of Oxnard

Hiring: Service Technician - Class A with Audi or Volkswagen experience

Pay: $30-$55 Per Flat Rate Hour DOE

Schedule: We ask that you have open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. You will need to be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join Our Team?

We are offering a $3,000 signing bonus for qualified candidates! Must have Audi or Volkswagen experience to qualify.

What You’ll Do

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose cause of malfunction.
• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements.
• Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of repair work.
• Accurately record time spent on repairs utilizing company time clocking procedures.
• Document work performed on repair order and document test procedures/results.
• Use shop supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner.
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace, completing a stall cleaning every day.
• Ensure that customer’s vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced.
• Complete all required training.
• Acquire and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications by completing the necessary and required training.
• Participate in and utilize technical training as assigned by management.
• Review the technical bulletins and other publications as assigned by management.
• Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Audi or Volkswagen experience, 2+ years

Competency

• Passed manufacturer training and can perform repairs in the following areas with no supervision: Lube and Maintenance Services Engine Repair Automatic Transmission Manual Drive Train Repair Suspension/Steering Repair Brake Repair Electrical/Electrical Systems Repair Hybrid/Alternative Fuels Heating and A/C Repair Engine Drivability Diagnosis and Repair (Optional)

Certification/Training

• Manufacturer certified in all areas listed above.
• Must either have appropriate smog license or state emissions certification (as applicable by state/city).

Customer Pay Proficiency Level

Greater than 115% Customer Pay Repairs Automotive Technical Knowledge – 5+ years Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

Total Rewards

This is a flat rate position that is also eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, which includes bonuses based on Production Productivity. The average pay range for this position is $30-$55 per flat rate hour. $3,000 signing bonus paid out as follows: $1,000 after first 90 days, $1,000 paid after 6 months, $1,000 after 1 year of employment. Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!