Flat Rate Technician

Penske Automotive; Escondido (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

401k savings and retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Training and resources

Recognition in Fortune 500 company

Job summary

Acura of Escondido, a Penske Automotive Group dealership, seeks an experienced Flat Rate Technician to join our team and deliver extraordinary customer experiences. Working here, you’ll perform repairs and maintenance per factory specs and time standards, contributing to a positive service experience.

Pay starts at $33.80/hour with a flat rate range of $30–$37/hour and a projected annual wage of $65,000–$100,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Flat Rate Technician experience required for bonus eligibility.
• Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive team attitude.
• Strong work ethic in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Safe working knowledge of shop tools; 3+ years of dealership experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance per factory and dealership specs and time standards.
• Contribute to an excellent customer experience through quality service.

Skills

Flat Rate Experience

Customer service focus

Team-player attitude

Strong work ethic

Shop tools knowledge

Job description

Acura of Escondido, a Penske Automotive Group dealership, is looking for an experienced Flat Rate Technician to join our team and deliver extraordinary customer experiences.

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available for Technicians with 5+ years of experience!

JOIN OUR TEAM

At Penske Automotive Group (PAG), we strive to create a positive and challenging workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking for dedicated and motivated professionals who share that same passion to join our team.

Imagine working in a professional and financially satisfying job where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our organization and customers every day. As a Flat Rate Technician, you will perform repairs and maintenance work in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards for an excellent customer experience.

Pay for this position is based on productivity and qualifications. It starts at a minimum flat rate of $33.80/hour. The expected flat rate pay is $30-$37/hour with an annual expected wage of $65,000 - $100,000/year.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

• Fortune 500 company, consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."

• Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work

• Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental, and vision) and 401k savings and retirement plan with company match.

• Training, resources, and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience, and interests.

• Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.

• State-of-the-art facilities and excellent working conditions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 5 years of Flat Rate Technician experience required for bonus eligibility.

• Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.

• Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.

• Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

• Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment, 3+ years of dealership experience. Brand knowledge is preferred, but not required.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE TABLE

• Commitment: Ensure our customers have a world-class service experience at every step along their ownership journey, especially in vehicle repairs.

• Excellence: Provide an unparalleled level of technical knowledge and expertise to help repair and maintain vehicles to the highest factory and dealership standards.

• Communication: Clearly and effectively communicate technical information regarding customer vehicles to Service Advisors.

• Accountability: Comply with all manufacturer standards of quality and timeliness for repairs and maintenance work, and ensure that all estimates and work orders are accurate.

• Safety: Understand and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations that affect shop operations, such as handling and disposal of hazardous waste, OSHA, and use of safety and health personal protective equipment.

Penske Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Minimum hourly rate is $33.80. Flat rate $30-$37/hour. Expected annual wage is $65,000 - $100,000/year

Req Number: 37478

Position Code: 145002

Type: Full-time

Dealership: Acura of Escondido

Location Address: 1700 Auto Park Way

EEO Statement

The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information.