Automotive Technician: Training‑Driven Career Growth & Benefits

Sonic Automotive; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401k with company match

PTO

Job summary

Buena Park Honda, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to perform vehicle repair and maintenance per dealer and factory standards. You may supervise an apprentice and will be enrolled in dealership-funded Manufacturer training.

The role requires 5–8 years of Honda dealership experience (or equivalent), high CSI, ASE or factory training, and a valid driver’s license. Excellent benefits and extensive internal advancement are offered by Sonic Automotive.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of Honda Dealership experience preferred.
• High CSI is a must.
• ASE or manufacturing training.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.

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.

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

Job description

Buena Park Honda, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to perform vehicle repair and maintenance per dealer and factory standards. You may supervise an apprentice and will be enrolled in dealership-funded Manufacturer training.

The role requires 5–8 years of Honda dealership experience (or equivalent), high CSI, ASE or factory training, and a valid driver’s license. Excellent benefits and extensive internal advancement are offered by Sonic Automotive.