Automotive Technician - Lexus of Birmingham

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid Time Off accrual

Medical premium paid by company

Employee discounts on cars

Gym membership plans

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sonic Automotive, Inc. is hiring an Automotive Service Technician for Lexus of Birmingham in Birmingham, AL. The role offers hourly pay from $20.00 to $40.00, with bonus pay up to $3.50 per flat-rate hour after 6 months, and full-time schedule.

Responsibilities include performing vehicle repair and maintenance per factory standards, supervising apprentices, and ensuring safety and CSI targets are met. Benefits include 401k, PTO, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must maintain high CSI scores.
• Must pass pre-employment testing including background checks, MVR, and drug testing.
• Valid driver\u2019s license with clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Receive repair orders and prepare for the stall area.
• Perform repairs per repair order with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnose issues and complete repairs.
• Coordinate with parts department to obtain parts.
• Inspect and test vehicles after service; road-test when needed.
• Supervise apprentice technicians as assigned.

Skills

High CSI

Valid driver\u2019s license

Pre-employment testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE or manufacturing training

Job description

Automotive Technician - Lexus of Birmingham in Birmingham, AL at Sonic Automotive

Location: 1001 Tom Williams Way
Birmingham, AL 35210

Job Type: Other

Experience: Associate

About

AtLexus 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
• 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 / 2days 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

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.
• 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.