Automotive Technician - Poway Honda

Sonic Automotive; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking automotive company as an Automotive Technician, where you will perform essential vehicle repairs and maintenance in a supportive environment. This role offers the chance to supervise apprentice technicians while ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction. With a strong commitment to employee development and competitive compensation, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in the automotive industry. Enjoy a rewarding career where your skills and dedication are recognized and valued, and where you can thrive in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Award-winning Training

Employee Discounts on Vehicle Purchases

Personal Automotive Concierge Service

Qualifications

• ASE Master or Honda Master Technician certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle repair and maintenance as per dealership standards.
• Supervise apprentice technicians and maintain a clean work area.
• Communicate effectively with the parts department and service advisors.

Skills

ASE Master Technician

Honda Master Technician

Vehicle Repair

Diagnostic Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Automotive Diagnostic Tools

Dealership Tools

Job description

Automotive Technician - Poway Honda in Poway, CA at Sonic Automotive

Job Type: Other

Experience: Associate

About

At Poway Honda, 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.

Salary: $33 - $38 per flat hour

Sign on bonus: $6000.00 to be paid over a period of 180 days. Qualifications: ASE Master Technician/Honda Master Technician. 100% productivity over first 90 days and 100% productivity over following 90 days = 180 days.

(The Technician Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $33.00 and $38.00.)

Our associates are happy to work here because:

• We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
• We provide award-winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
• Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k and PTO.
• We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition.
• Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
• Personal Automotive Concierge 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:

1. Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area.
2. Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
3. Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair.
4. Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
5. Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
6. Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
7. Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required.
8. Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.
9. Document work performed.
10. 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.
11. Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
12. Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
13. Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
14. Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.
15. Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.
16. Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.
17. Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
18. High CSI is a must.
19. ASE or manufacturing training.
20. High school diploma or the equivalent.
21. Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
22. All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
23. All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
24. All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

About Poway, CA:

Located in northeast San Diego County, Poway is known as "The City in the Country" and prides itself on the fact that over half of the city’s 39.4 square-mile area is preserved as dedicated open space. The community offers a diverse range of housing options, an outstanding school district, a thriving business park with over 19,000 jobs, a broad range of dining and shopping opportunities, beautiful parks, 76 miles of trails, numerous community events throughout the year and more. Poway is a great place to live, work, and play!

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines