Automotive Service Technician - Momentum BMW/MINI

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sundays Off

Saturday Availability Required

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Momentum BMW, part of the Sonic Automotive family, is seeking an Automotive Service Technician in Houston, TX.

You will perform repair and maintenance work per dealer and factory standards, with responsibilities spanning inspections, engine and electrical repairs, test drives, and routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Automotive Service Technician on German brands (BMW/Volkswagen/Audi).
• Must have previous dealership experience and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle inspections to identify mechanical, electrical, or diagnostic issues.
• Carry out repairs including engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Test drive repaired vehicles to verify functionality and safety.
• Replace components such as spark plugs, filters, brakes, rotors, belts, and hoses.
• Conduct routine maintenance: oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, and alignments.

Skills

German brand expertise

Dealership experience

Job description

• Full-time
• SHL Package: N/A
• Dealership: 237 - Momentum BMW Mini
• Compensation: USD 20 - USD 50 - yearly

Company Description

Momentum BMW, part of the Sonic Automotive family, isn’t just any store - we’re the#1 volume BMW dealer in Houston, a proudBMW Center of Excellence award winner, and home to astate-of-the-art facilitybuilt to deliver the ultimate customer and teammate experience.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with one of the nation’s premier BMW dealerships, this is the place.

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.

Compensation (Flat-Rate: Hourly):

• $20.00 -$50.00/ hour
• ZERO dollars a month for health insurance**
• End of Year Bonus*
• Yearly Work Boot Allowance

Job Description

TheAutomotive Service Technicianis responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a thorough inspection of vehicles to identify mechanical, electrical, or diagnostic issues.
• Carry out repairs based on the diagnosed issues, which may include engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, and HVAC system work.
• Take vehicles on test drives to evaluate repairs, check for issues, or ensure the vehicle is functioning properly after the repairs are completed.
• Replace or repair key components: Spark plugs, filters, brake pads, rotors, belts, and hoses.
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks: Oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, and alignment adjustments.
• Examine vehicles to check for any safety concerns or additional services that need to be addressed, ensuring that all systems are working correctly for the customer’s safety.
• Work with and notify the service advisor if additional work is unnecessary or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised timeframe.
• Communicate effectively with the parts department to procure required parts.
• Save and tag parts for warranty purposes or customer requests.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Automotive Service Technician working on German automotive brands (BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, etc)
• Must have previous dealership experience
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license

Preferred Qualifications:

• BMW brand certifications

Additional Information

Compensation (Flat-Rate: Hourly):

• $20.00 -$50.00/ hour
  • Based on experience, certifications, and skill level
• Starting at 6 months, earn up to $3.50/hour on every flat-rate hour turned
• Bonus increases with tenure and is paid annually

Schedule:

• Sundays Always Off
• Saturday Availability Required
• $0 Monthly Premium for Technicians after 12 months
• Reduced Rates for Dependent Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off that Increases with Tenure
• Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
• Employee Pricing on Vehicles, Parts & Service
• Free & Discounted Gym Membership Options
• Exclusive Travel Discounts on Hotels, Flights & Rentals
• Career Growth within a Fortune 500 Company

*Tenure bonus eligibility begins after 6 months.
**Coverage begins at hire; premium-free medical starts after 1 year of service.

All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines