Experienced Automotive Technician - Great Benefits

Sames Auto Group; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional environment

Paid vacation/holidays

Employee vehicle purchase program

Medical insurance plan

401k retirement

Job summary

Sames Auto Group in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking an automotive technician to diagnose, repair and service vehicles using state-of-the-art equipment. The role requires the ability to explain repairs to service advisors and customers, and to maintain an organized, safe work area.

The ideal candidate will have experience diagnosing mechanical issues, strong problem-solving skills, and be able to communicate in English and Spanish. ASE certifications are a plus 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, lift operation, etc.
• Ability to identify, comprehend and act on changing requirements; ability to work well under different environment conditions.
• Ability to communicate and understand English and Spanish; including reading and writing.
• Maintain a valid driver license, ability to drive a variety of vehicle types, insurable.

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

Automotive repair

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic scanners

A/C recovery equipment

Job description

Sames Auto Group in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking an automotive technician to diagnose, repair and service vehicles using state-of-the-art equipment. The role requires the ability to explain repairs to service advisors and customers, and to maintain an organized, safe work area.

The ideal candidate will have experience diagnosing mechanical issues, strong problem-solving skills, and be able to communicate in English and Spanish. ASE certifications are a plus but not required.