Automotive Service Technician Class A-D

Lithia & Driveway; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Lithia Toyota of Abilene is seeking an automotive technician to diagnose, repair, and test vehicles to Lithia and manufacturer standards. You will road-test, document procedures, and maintain tools and workspace, while pursuing ASE certifications and training.

Qualified candidates have 6+ ASE certifications (Master Technician preferred), a valid driver’s license, and emissions certification as required by state law. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 ASE certifications; ASE Master Technician preferred.
• Manufacturer training completion; ability to perform repairs with minimal supervision.
• Valid state smog/emissions certification or license as applicable by state.
• Acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair vehicles per repair orders and Lithia standards.
• Road-test vehicles to verify repair quality.
• Maintain organized workspace and inventory of common tools.
• Complete training and certifications as assigned by management.
• Document work and test results clearly on repair orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Sense of urgency

Manufacturer training

Diagnostics ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Dealership:

L0162 Lithia Toyota of Abilene

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.
• Responsible for providing and maintaining an inventory of normal mechanics tools to include screwdrivers, wrenches, socket wrenches, pliers, hammers, chisels and punches, and other tools needed to perform the work for which the technician is trained and not normally inventoried by the service department as “special tools”.
• Return special tools to proper place.
• 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.
• Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.
• Maintain personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform standards according to departmental policies. Clean gray work shirts, creased gray work trousers, shirts to be tucked in at all times. Belts worn on trousers to be of no buckle design to avoid scratching paint on customer’s vehicles.
• Arrive at work, take breaks, and depart work at the times designated by management.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication
• 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.
• Minimum of 6 ASE certifications (Should be an ASE Master Technician)
• 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 – Five plus years’ experience preferred
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver’s license in your state of residence

We offer best in class industry 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

Legalese language:

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.