Experienced Automotive Technician – Benefits Included

Sames Auto Group; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plan

401k retirement

Paid vacation/holidays

Employee vehicle purchase program

Job summary

Sames Auto Group in McAllen, TX is seeking an automotive technician dedicated to accurate diagnosis and repair of complex vehicle systems. You will use state-of-the-art equipment, support technicians, and communicate clearly with service advisors and customers.

The ideal candidate has hands-on repair experience, tools, and a drive to learn. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; ASE certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving and repair experience to succeed in this position.
• A high level of motivation and energy and strong customer service skills are also required.
• Appropriate hand tools necessary for services performed.
• Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment such as scanners, electrical diagnostic equipment, A/C recovery equipment, fluid exchange equipment, lift operation, etc.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and A/C Refrigerant handling certifications are a plus, but not required unless performing A/C or other license required services.
• Ability to identify, comprehend and act on changing requirements; ability to work well under different environment conditions.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform the needed services by utilizing state of the art automotive equipment.
• Assist technician mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair to specifications – vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, steering, suspension and alignment, braking, air conditioning, and computer systems.
• Adequately explain discovered technical diagnoses and required repairs to service advisors and if necessary to customers.
• Continuously seek out and learn new technical information, equipment, tools and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology.
• Professionally record findings on approved documents so that necessary customer estimates and proper repairs can be made.
• Assist technician/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Keeps store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Maintain and secure work tools.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Maintain an organized, clean and hazard free work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical diagnosis

Problem solving

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Hand tools

ASE knowledge

Driver license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scanners

Electrical diagnostic equipment

A/C recovery equipment

Fluid exchange equipment

Lift operation

Job description

Sames Auto Group in McAllen, TX is seeking an automotive technician dedicated to accurate diagnosis and repair of complex vehicle systems. You will use state-of-the-art equipment, support technicians, and communicate clearly with service advisors and customers.

The ideal candidate has hands-on repair experience, tools, and a drive to learn. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; ASE certification is preferred but not required.