Automotive Technician

US-Auto-Trust-LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

401k with company match

Paid PTO and Holidays

Ongoing Training and career growth

Job summary

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

The role focuses on completing used-vehicle inspections and repairs to dealership quality standards, with opportunities to gain Aston Martin-specific skills through online learning and hands-on training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years automotive technician experience preferred.
• Must have own tools.
• High school diploma and two years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Customer satisfaction driven and energetic team player.
• 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.
• Road tests vehicles and documents all work performed and recommendations.

Skills

Automotive repair

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years related experience

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

Hand tools set

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