Automotive Technician - Land Rover Birmingham

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Longevity bonus

Relocation help

Low cost living

Heated shop

Premium brands

Tenure bonus

Job summary

Sonic Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Technician for the Land Rover Birmingham shop in Birmingham, AL. This role involves repairing and maintaining vehicles to dealer and factory standards, with oversight of apprentices and participation in ongoing factory training.

The position emphasizes high customer satisfaction, strong safety practices, and the ability to manage time efficiently in a busy shop environment, with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High CSI is a must.
• ASE or manufacturing training is preferred.
• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must perform duties safely and following policy.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders and assign work to stalls.
• Perform repairs and maintenance per dealer and factory standards.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Document work performed and test drive as needed.
• Supervise any apprentice technicians.
• Attend factory training and stay updated on bulletins.

Skills

Safety-minded

Team player

Effective communicator

Education

High school diploma

ASE or manufacturing training

Job description

Automotive Technician - Land Rover Birmingham in Birmingham, AL at Sonic Automotive

Location: 3000 Tom Williams Way
Birmingham, AL 35210

Job Type: Production

Experience: Associate

About

AtJaguar Land Rover Birmingham, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Are you a professional and a producer? We want to talk to you!!!

• We pay over the Top of the Market!
• We pay Longevity Bonus!
• We will pay to move your box
• Cheaper to live here! Birmingham is rated at a Cost of Living Index of 75.7 vs. National Average of 100.
• Heated and Air-Conditioned Shop!
• Premium Luxury Brands!
• Service volume is greater than our capacity translating to as many hours as you can produce so you can make a great living for you and your family!
• ***Ask about our Tenure Bonus program!! Bonus pay up to $3.50 per flat rate hour!!!***

Job Description

The Automotive Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. S/he also will oversee the work of any apprentice technician assigned to him/her.

Duties and 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.
• High CSI is a must.
• ASE or manufacturing training.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.