AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN ENTRY LEVEL

Sames Auto Group; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional work environment

Paid vacation/holidays

Employee vehicle purchase program

Job summary

Sames Auto Group in Harlingen, TX is seeking an automotive helper/entry-level technician to assist with diagnosing and repairing various vehicle systems. You will work alongside experienced technicians to perform tasks, explain findings to service advisors, and help maintain a safe, organized shop environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of automotive experience, good customer service skills, and a basic toolset. ASE or A/C certifications are a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years automotive diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Strong motivation and energy with good customer service skills.
• Appropriate hand tools for services performed.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians in performing technical activities.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle systems to specifications.
• Explain diagnoses and required repairs to service advisors/customers when needed.
• Stay updated on new techniques and equipment through training.

Skills

1-2 years automotive experience

Customer service

Motivation and energy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Scanners and diagnostic gear

A/C recovery equipment

Lift operation

Job description

• A professional and respectful work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays
• Employee vehicle purchase program

Description

Our Commitment To You:

• Competitive wages
• Medical insurance plan
• 401k retirement
• A professional and respectful work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays
• Employee vehicle purchase program

Responsibilities (include But Are Not Limited To)

• Assist technician mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair to specifications - vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, steering, suspension and alignment, braking, air conditioning, and computer systems.
• Adequately explain discovered technical diagnoses and required repairs to service advisors and if necessary to customers.
• Continuously seek out and learn new technical information, equipment, tools and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology.
• Professionally record findings on approved documents so that necessary customer estimates and proper repairs can be made.
• Assist technician/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Keeps store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Maintain and secure work tools.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Maintain an organized, clean and hazard free work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• 1-2 years of automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving and repair experience to succeed in this position.
• A high level of motivation and energy and strong customer service skills are also required.
• Appropriate hand tools necessary for services performed.
• Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment such as scanners, electrical diagnostic equipment, A/C recovery equipment, fluid exchange equipment, lift operation, etc.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and A/C Refrigerant handling certifications are a plus, but not required unless performing A/C or other license required services.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions: Must be able to stand on concrete or metal surfaces for extended periods of time. Work in an environment that frequently experiences extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noises, and exhaust fumes. Lift and move inventory items, trashcans and other work related items (up to 50 pounds). Must be able to stand and move six to eight hours per day. Must be able to push, pull, pull up, bend at the knees and waist, twist body at the waist, raise and hold arms overhead, turn head-neck-shoulders as needed, grasp and hold tools and other items with hands, for either extended periods of time or many times throughout the shift.