Automotive Technician

US Auto Trust; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program (Health

401k savings with company match

Paid PTO and Holidays

Ongoing Training and career growth

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Aston Martin San Diego, part of US Auto Trust, is seeking a Used Vehicle Technician to inspect, diagnose, service, and recondition pre-owned vehicles for retail sale. This developmental role offers a pathway to becoming a fully qualified Aston Martin Technician, with opportunities to pursue Aston Martin-specific training.

The position emphasizes completing used-vehicle inspections and repairs to dealership quality and safety standards, plus daily learning through online modules and local factory

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Automotive Technician Experience Preferred.
• Must have own tools.
• High school diploma and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Customer satisfaction driven and energetic team player.
• Problem solving by analyzing and interpreting data.
• Mechanical, technical, and troubleshooting.
• Manual dexterity.
• Master technician skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Operating dealership-owned and customer-owned vehicles safely.
• Providing accurate and trustworthy diagnoses and repairs to maintain customer trust.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommendations on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Using and maintaining expensive tools and equipment.
• Inspects and tests drive newly delivered vehicles for obvious damage and missing major components and drivability functions
• Keeps the shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and holds accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Handling hazardous materials, such as motor oil, coolant, and cleaning agents, in compliance with safety regulations.
• Accessing restricted or secure areas of the dealership.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Automotive experience

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Description

US Auto Trust is a premier luxury automotive group, proudly representing a distinguished portfolio of legendary brands, including Aston Martin/Lotus, Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Cadillac.

As part of our growing team, Aston Martin San Diego is seeking a Used Vehicle Technician to inspect, diagnose, service, and recondition pre-owned vehicles for retail sale. This is a developmental position that offers a pathway to becoming a fully qualified Aston Martin Technician.

The Used Vehicle Technician's primary responsibility will be completing used-vehicle inspections and repairs efficiently and to dealership quality and safety standards. Once daily used-vehicle responsibilities are complete, the technician will receive opportunities to develop Aston Martin-specific skills through online learning, local factory training, hands-on experience, and assisting the dealership’s existing technicians.

Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri, with an occasional Saturday when the workload demands it.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.


• Operating dealership-owned and customer-owned vehicles safely.


• Providing accurate and trustworthy diagnoses and repairs to maintain customer trust.


• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.


• Save and tag parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.


• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.


• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.


• Documents all work performed and recommendations on the repair order.


• Road tests vehicles.


• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.


• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.


• Using and maintaining expensive tools and equipment.


• Inspects and tests drive newly delivered vehicles for obvious damage and missing major components and drivability functions


• Keeps the shop area neat and clean.


• Maintains and holds accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.


• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.


• Handling hazardous materials, such as motor oil, coolant, and cleaning agents, in compliance with safety regulations.


• Accessing restricted or secure areas of the dealership.


• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.


• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.


• Other tasks as assigned.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (Medical, Dental and Vision)


• 401k savings with company match


• Paid PTO (Vacation, Sick) and Holidays


• Ongoing Training, resources and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests.


• Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence and teamwork.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Automotive Technician Experience Preferred.


• Must have own tools


• High school diploma and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.


• 3+ Year of Automotive Technician Experience Preferred.


• Customer satisfaction driven and energetic team player.


• Problem solving by analyzing and interpreting data.


• Mechanical, technical, and troubleshooting.


• Manual dexterity


• Master technician skills a plus