Automotive Service Technician - Hands-on Training & Growth

Sonic-Automotive; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manufacturer training

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Buena Park Honda, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to perform vehicle repair and maintenance per dealer and factory standards. You may supervise apprentices and participate in manufacturer training funded by the dealership.

The role emphasizes diagnosing malfunctions, efficient repair, parts coordination, and safety compliance, with opportunities for internal advancement and ongoing training; compensation includes an hourly wage of $34–$38 and

Qualifications

• High CSI is a must.
• 8-10 years Honda Dealership experience preferred.
• ASE or manufacturing training required.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required.
• Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
• Document work performed.
• Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands.
• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.
• Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Education

8-10 years Honda Dealership experience preferred

High school diploma or the equivalent

ASE or manufacturing training

Valid driver’s license and a good driving record

All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA

Job description

Buena Park Honda, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to perform vehicle repair and maintenance per dealer and factory standards. You may supervise apprentices and participate in manufacturer training funded by the dealership.

The role emphasizes diagnosing malfunctions, efficient repair, parts coordination, and safety compliance, with opportunities for internal advancement and ongoing training; compensation includes an hourly wage of $34–$38 and