On-Site Vehicle Service Technician – Diagnostics & Repairs

Penske Cadillac Buick GMC of South Bay; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurances

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Penske Toyota is seeking a Service Technician L4A to diagnose and repair vehicles on-site, following factory specifications and time standards. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, road testing, and collaboration with the Service Advisor to ensure timely and quality repairs.

Candidates should have extensive Toyota experience, ASE certifications, EPA AC repair certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Toyota experience or 6 years other tech experience with Toyota training.
• Must hold ASE Set #1–#4 and EPA AC repair certification.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills with attention to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair vehicles per repair orders and factory standards.
• Document work performed and maintain repair orders and inspection sheets.
• Road test vehicles to verify quality of work and identify further needs.
• Communicate with service advisor about additional work or delays.
• Maintain workspace, tools, and compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Toyota experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

ASE sets & EPA certifications

Job description

Summary:

The Service Technician L4A is responsible for diagnosing and performing vehicle repairs and maintenance work as assigned and in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards.

Essential Duties include the following; however, other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Position is 100% on-site.

Compensation:

Base Hourly Rate of $16.50 plus bonus compensation based on individual productivity, which can range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any upper limit.

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Carries out a variety of vehicle repairs from, but not limited to, oil changes to rebuilding a vehicle again.
• Diagnoses cause of malfunction and perform repairs, as needed.
• Document all work performed and findings on repair orders and inspection sheets.
• Duplicate and document the guest concern. Document diagnostic test with results and the equipment used to isolate the cause. Document the correction and verify the repair.
• Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.
• Road tests vehicles to quality check work performed as required.
• Examines vehicles to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Maintains communication with Service Advisor/Assistant Service Manager (ASM) if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promise time.
• Completes all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures.
• Achieves the production objectives set by management.
• Provides the administrative assistance necessary to complete warranty repair orders and other tasks assigned by management.
• Maintains communication with Parts Department on status of parts.
• Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
• Maintains assigned workspace in an organized and clean manner.
• Maintains a high level of grooming, hygiene and uniform appearance.
• Performs other specific administrative functions as directed by the service management.
• Maintains high ethical standards in all actions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual should possess:

• At least (5) years of Toyota experience plus completion of the requirement below; or at least 6 years of equivalent service technician experience plus completion of the requirements below:
• ASE Set #1 (Suspension & Steering (A4) and Brakes (A5)).
• ASE Set #2 (Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) and Heating & Air Conditioning (A7)).
• ASE Set #3 (Engine Performance (A8) and Engine Repair (A1)).
• ASE Set #4 (Transmission/Transaxle (A2) and Manual Drive Train & Axles (A3)).
• Certified by a US EPA-Approved Organization for AC repair.
• Maintain factory required certifications and trainings.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; federal, state, and local regulations such as those governing the disposal of hazardous waste and mathematical principles (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying and percentages) and application.
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles; determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, and legal documents, and coordinate activities with other employees.
• Pay attention to detail, read, and comprehend instructions and information in the English language.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual will be required to:

• Stand for long periods at a time.
• Frequently bend, stretch, twist, or reach with their body, arms, and/or legs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs.

Penske Toyota 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.

Penske Toyota is looking for results driven, team focused, dedicated people to join our team. To explore more about the positions for which we are currently accepting applications, please click the link below. Start your engines and apply online today!
Our compensation and benefits package includes:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurances
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
• Tremendous Opportunity to Learn, Advance and Build a Career!
Penske Toyota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.