Certified Automotive Technician - Hyundai Carlsbad

AutoNation; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

AutoNation seeks a Certified Automotive Technician to join our team in Carlsbad, offering a range of benefits including paid training, competitive compensation, and a robust work-life balance. With a focus on excellence, you'll work on various vehicle systems and contribute to exceptional customer experiences while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Training Opportunities

Longevity and Productivity Bonus and Incentives

Generous PTO/Vacation Policy

Defined Career Paths

Benefits on Day One

Employee Discounts on purchases, parts, and service

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Technical aptitude is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with latest diagnostic methods for vehicles.
• Perform work defined by repair orders with efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in training and maintain safety procedures.

Skills

General mechanical skills

Customer service skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to operate hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of mechanical vocational trade school or equivalent experience

ASE certification or successful completion of pre-employment test

Job description

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.

Are you ready to be part of something big? The Certified Automotive Technician possesses a general mechanical knowledge of all basic systems of a vehicle and the ability to follow directions from supervisors and/or service publications to perform work satisfactorily.

This compensation range for this position is $31.00 to $50.00 per flat rate hour which is a combination of hourly and bonus pay.

Join our team of passionate Automotive Service Technicians at Hyundai Carlsbad where your skills are valued and cultivated for long-term growth and success. We offer a state-of-the-art facility with tenured service technicians and advisors in our busy shop! Here's why AutoNation is the ultimate destination for automotive professionals:

• Paid Training Opportunities: Elevate your expertise with paid OEM training, unlocking new levels of success and earning potential on our technician wage grid.
• Longevity and Productivity Bonus and Incentives
• Generous PTO/Vacation Policy: Enjoy a comprehensive paid time off policy for a healthy work-life balance.
• Defined Career Paths: Experience a workplace with structured career paths, offering clear milestones and opportunities for advancement across sales, service, management, and corporate.
• Benefits on Day One: AutoNation prioritizes your well-being with robust health insurance options for you and your loved ones.
• Drive a Strong Customer Pay Business: Join a team focused on driving a strong customer pay business where your expertise contributes to exceptional customer experiences.
• Generous Employee/Technicians Referral Programs
• Employee Discounts on purchases, parts, and service

What are the day-to-day responsibilities?

• Stay current in the latest diagnostic methods and service techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Follow factory and dealership repair procedures when performing warranty work
• Participate in service technician training programs
• Become familiar with latest bulletins, service manuals and other service publications
• Participate in all in-dealership service training activities
• Attend manufacture sponsored service trainings
• Record cause of failure and a description of work done accurately and clearly on all repair orders
• Communicate regularly with service manager, service technician team leader and/or service consultant to confirm repair order information and diagnostic information
• Request parts from the parts department as necessary
• Communicate regularly with the service manager, service technician team leader and/or service consultant to confirm diagnosis, status of repair, road test results and completion of work
• Follow company safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals

What are the requirements for this job?

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information
• General mechanical skills
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
• Manual dexterity, good judgment and ability to operate power and hand tools and other types of machinery safely
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Knowledge of all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance
• Graduate of mechanical vocational trade school or equivalent experience
• Ability to operate an automobile
• Must have technical aptitude displayed by ASE certification or successful completion of pre-employment test. Technical or trade school degree preferred

AutoNation offers toolbox relocation assistance of up to $400 if a technician is required to supply their own toolbox. We understand the time and care needed to properly relocate your toolbox, and this assistance program is designed to speed your journey to a new career with AutoNation.

Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
• Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
• Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide

AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.