Senior Auto Technician — Paid Training & Growth Path

AutoNation Ford Sanford; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

OEM certification

Bonuses

Paid time off

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

AutoNation in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an experienced Auto Technician to perform vehicle repairs and maintenance to dealer and factory standards. You will work alongside tenured technicians and service advisors to deliver top-quality service and customer satisfaction.

The role offers paid OEM training, annual bonuses based on productivity, a generous PTO policy, and clear career paths into service, management, or regional roles. A valid California driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years automotive technician experience.
• Valid in-state driver’s license with clean record.
• Automotive technical training or certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle repair and maintenance as outlined on the repair order, with accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicate with Parts Department and Service Advisors to manage production and customer communication.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs as authorized by the customer.
• Document work performed on each vehicle on the repair order.
• Maintain an inventory of typical technician tools and stay current with factory bulletins and training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years automotive technician experience

Tools

OEM certification tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

Job description

AutoNation in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an experienced Auto Technician to perform vehicle repairs and maintenance to dealer and factory standards. You will work alongside tenured technicians and service advisors to deliver top-quality service and customer satisfaction.

The role offers paid OEM training, annual bonuses based on productivity, a generous PTO policy, and clear career paths into service, management, or regional roles. A valid California driver's license is required.