Mechanical Service Technician (Port Hueneme)

Glovis; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Glovis America is seeking a Mechanical Service Technician for its Port Hueneme location. The role involves diagnosing and repairing various vehicle systems, running computerized diagnostics, and performing inspections. The ideal candidate will have an Associates Degree and at least 3 years of automotive repair experience, alongside ASE certification. Join a team that emphasizes quality service in the logistics sector!

Qualifications

• 3-plus years of automotive repair experience required.
• Ability to drive automatic and straight shift vehicles.
• Valid and current Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical warranty diagnostics and repairs.
• Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems.
• Make major and minor repairs to engines and mechanical equipment.

Skills

Diagnostic abilities

Mechanical repairs

Communication

Organization

Education

Associates Degree

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE)

Job description

Mechanical Service Technician (Port Hueneme)

Glovis America - 32nd Ave and Track 13 Rd, Port Hueneme, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Expires Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM

COME BE A PART OF OUR EXCELLENT TEAM!

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for examining various systems within a vehicle to diagnose and repair any issues. This entails running computerized diagnostic tests to help identify components that might be malfunctioning, interpreting Port Service Bulletins, performing mechanical inspections, running system diagnostics, and replacing/repairing defective components.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Perform mechanical warranty diagnostics and repairs:
- Correct major repair problems and difficult diagnostic tasks.
- Makes minor and major repairs to engines, chassis and appurtenances of mechanical equipment.
- Makes repairs, adjustments or replacement of parts and directs other kinds of servicing and maintenance work required.
- Determines the necessity for new parts and equipment, and makes requisitions
- Create bill of material (BOM), record labor time, and write detailed repair orders
- Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment
- Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems
- Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation
- Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines
- Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning
- Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters
- Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles
- Replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
- Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions.

Approximate compensation $54,656 - $58,642/annually

SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to drive both automatic and straight shift vehicles
• Ability to verify and record numbers 17 characters in length
• Ability to diagnose defects in automotive equipment and to apply approved techniques in remedying defects
• Ability to make road tests and other checks of the effectiveness of the repair
• Ability to plan and direct work of subordinates, making efficient use of time, the labor and materials

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree preferred
• 3-plus years of automotive repair experience required
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE)
• Valid and current Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Lift, push, pull, carry up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

WORKING & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical warehouse indoor/outdoor environment with exposure to vehicle exhaust, gas, paints, solvents, dust

Glovis America - 32nd Ave and Track 13 Rd, Port Hueneme, California, United States of America