SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Toyota Of El Cajon; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Of El Cajon is seeking a Used Car Technician in El Cajon, CA to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair pre-owned vehicles and ensure they meet quality standards. The role uses advanced diagnostic equipment and emphasizes safety and ethical handling of materials.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 2–5 years of automotive tech experience, and ASE certifications in Engine Repair or related areas. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two to five years of experience as an Automotive Technician preferred.
• Must hold at least one ASE certification in Engine Repair, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Brakes, or Suspension.

Responsibilities

• Inspect used vehicles and perform comprehensive inspections.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and drivability concerns using diagnostic tools.
• Complete repairs and preventive maintenance to prepare vehicles for retail sale.
• Document findings from multipoint inspections.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Diagnose mechanical issues

Use diagnostic tools

Safety & compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ASE Certification: Engine Repair

ASE Certification: Electrical/Electronic Systems

ASE Certification: Brakes

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: El Cajon, CA 92020

Salary Range: $25.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Position Summary

The Used Car Technician is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing pre-owned vehicles to ensure they meet our quality and safety standards. Using advanced diagnostic equipment and industry best practices, the technician identifies mechanical and electrical issues and performs the necessary repairs and maintenance to prepare vehicles for retail sale. As with all positions within dealerships, service technicians are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards.

Major Essential Duties

• Perform comprehensive inspections on used vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and drivability concerns using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Complete repairs and preventive maintenance efficiently and accurately.
• Perform multipoint inspections and document findings.
• Supervising and training apprentice or entry-level technicians.
• Understand and comply with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA laws. Follow all safety and work instructions in handling equipment and materials.
• Maintain clean and safe work area at all times.
• Report defective equipment, equipment failures or unsafe conditions immediately to the Service Manager.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Maintain a safe driving record.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate required.
• Two to five years of experience as an Automotive Technician required.
• Must hold at least one current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in one or more of the following specialty areas: Engine Repair, Engine Performance, Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drivetrain and Axles, Brakes, or Suspension and Steering.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

Environment and Physical Activity

The environment for this position can be exposed to noise, dust, paint fumes, and a variety of hazardous and nonhazardous material and includes exposure to the outside weather elements and moving mechanical parts. It may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc. The incumbent is in a non-confined setting in which he or she is free to move about at will.

The incumbent in the course of performing this position spends time, speaking, listening, lifting (up to 35 to 50 pounds), carrying, seeing (such as close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and adjusted focus), sitting, pulling, walking, standing, squatting, kneeling and reaching.

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

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

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The above job description is only intended as a summary of the position's responsibilities and does not include all duties that may be required to satisfactorily perform the job. I understand that the dealership has the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I also understand that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at will employee.