Automotive Technician - Santa Fe Toyota

Sonic Automotive; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premium plan paid after 1 year

Award-winning training programs

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

An automotive service company in Santa Fe, NM, is seeking a skilled Automotive Technician. The role requires performing vehicle repairs and maintenance, overseeing apprentices, and ensuring compliance with dealership and factory standards. Candidates should have ASE certification, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license. Offering competitive hourly pay between $30 and $50 depending on experience, this position supports professional growth with comprehensive training and benefits including health insurance. Join a supportive team committed to your future.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.
• Ability to pass pre-employment testing including background checks and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle repair and maintenance as assigned.
• Oversee apprentice technicians.
• Diagnose vehicle malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Communicate with parts department for necessary parts.
• Document work performed and keep shop area clean.

Skills

ASE Certification

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing training

Job description

Automotive Technician - Santa Fe Toyota in Santa Fe, NM at Sonic Automotive

Job Type: Other

Experience: Mid-Senior Level

About

At Santa Fe Toyota, 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.

Our associates are happy to work here because:

• After 1 year of employment, technicians are eligible for a health insurance premium plan with monthly premiums paid for by Sonic Automotive
• 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.

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Hourly Pay Range:

$30-$50 per hour depending on experience and certifications

Job Description

The 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.

Salary:$30 - $50/hour based on experience

(The Technician Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $30.00 - $50.00.)

• 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.