Experienced Automotive Technicians Needed

The Gillman Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation after one year

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts

Holiday Pay

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Houston seeks a motivated technician with import experience to manage day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing vehicles, maintaining Honda standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The role offers competitive pay between $17.00 - $28.00 per hour, efficiency bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and paid vacation. Applicants should have Master Technician certification and be detail-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master Technicians must have completed Honda Master Technician training.
• Experience as a Master Technician or Line Technician preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Determine and discuss vehicle issues with customers.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair automotive systems.
• Perform quality inspections and test drives of vehicles.
• Maintain all Honda training standards.
• Communicate with service advisors about service needs.

Skills

Import experience

Attention to detail

Honda certification

Customer communication

Education

Master Technician certification

State Inspector license

Tools

Personal repair tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Determine and discuss vehicle issues, current work, and future needs with customers and service advisors.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair automotive systems.
• Perform quality inspections, including test drives, of vehicles before returning them to customers
• Maintain all Honda training standards
• Communicate directly with service advisors to keep customers informed of any additional service needs and provide an estimate for any new repairs.
• Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications. Fill out paperwork appropriately as per Honda standards
• All paperwork must be filled out correctly according to the dealer and Manufacturer's policy and procedure
• Test drive vehicle at both dealer and state speed limits to avoid accidents and street violations
• Keep your stall neat, clean, and orderly

Requirements, Education and/or Experience

Master Technicians must have Master Technician certification available with all completed training certificates according to that specific Manufacturer.

Honda Master Technicians - must have completed all 249 online self-studies as well as 79 in-person classroom modules. In addition, MasterTechs are required to continue their education and training by completing additional modules every time Honda releases a new model or technology feature.

State Inspector license is a plus.

Total experience preferred as a Master Technician; Line Technician experience is 3‑5 years. Import experience preferred but open to domestic driveability/suspension experience.

Provide your own tools to perform vehicle repairs. Dealer has all special tools required by American Honda for recalls, service bulletins that technicians are not required to purchase.

Must pay attention to detail.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass pre‑employment screening to include M.V.R., drug screen, and criminal background check.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (Including Driver's License)

Operator's Driver's License (must be insurable), good driving record a must!

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

Pay ranges $17.00 - $28.00 per flat rate hour with a $1.00 additional efficiency bonus at 50+ flag hours. This pay will be decided according to your actual years of experience working for a dealership and what training level has been achieved.

The dealer pays for any fees associated with required manufacturer training.

Uniforms provided by dealer.

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance.

401(k) with company match.

Employee discounts.

Paid vacation after one year, up to 10 days vacation after two years.

Holiday Pay - up to 5 days each year.

Drug-Free work environment.

E.O.E.

Great team to work with - Our shop structure includes a full time shop foreman for assisting, training and managing the shop.

You will be provided with one flat bay and one bay with an in-ground hydraulic lift.

Company Overview

Since 1938, The Gillman Companies have been a family-owned and operated group of automobile dealerships. With over 80 years of success, the Houston-based automotive group has ten dealerships across Houston, Rosenberg, San Benito, Harlingen, and San Antonio, representing Honda, Nissan, Chevrolet, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Subaru.

The company was founded by Frank Gillman when the first dealership opened on Milam Street in downtown Houston. Frank knew the importance of customer loyalty. He also understood that loyalty had to be earned. Over 80 years later, the location and scope of the business have changed, but the constant emphasis on customer satisfaction remains the same.

Now run by Frank's Granddaughter Stacey Gillman, under her leadership, the Gillman Companies have grown to become one of the largest retail automotive groups in America. And today, the third Gillman generation is active in the business.

Success has not altered the organization's founding principle. Every employee in every Gillman dealership knows customer satisfaction is paramount. And, they understand continued prosperity and future growth depend on maintaining this long-established tradition of excellence.