Automotive Technician - Lexus of Birmingham

Sonic Automotive; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid Time Off accrual

Medical, dental, vision Insurance

Sundays off

Employee discounts on purchasing andLe

Job summary

Lexus of Birmingham, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to perform vehicle repairs and maintenance per dealer and factory standards. You will oversee apprentices, communicate with parts, and document work while maintaining safety and quality.

The role offers a structured path for growth within a Fortune 500 company. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO accrual, Sundays off, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• High CSI is required.
• ASE or manufacturing training is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record is required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing including background checks, MVR, and drug test.
• Ability to perform duties safely and responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders and perform vehicle repair and maintenance per dealer and factory standards.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Supervise apprentices as assigned and attend factory training classes.
• Keep work areas neat and ensure proper handling of dealership-owned tools.

Skills

High CSI

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE or manufacturing training

Job description

At Lexus of 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.

Compensation (Hourly: Flat-Rate)

• $20.00 - $40.00 / hour
  • Depending on experience, qualifications, and certifications
• Tenure Bonus:
  • Begins at 6 months from hire date for bonus pay up to $3.50 / hour per flat rate hour.

Schedule

• FULL TIME
• 5 days a week / 2 days off
• Sundays off
• $0 medical premium for Sonic Technicians**
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Sundays off
• Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
• Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
• Free and discounted Gym membership plans
• Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• $0 medical premium for Sonic Technicians**
• Reduced rates for dependent coverage**
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Sundays off
• Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
• Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
• Free and discounted Gym membership plans
• Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

**After 1 year of service

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.

Qualifications

• High CSI is a must.
• ASE or manufacturing training.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Manual dexterity.
• Good Judgment.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.