Service Technician L2A

Penske Cadillac Buick GMC of South Bay; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings

Job summary

Penske Toyota in Downey, CA is seeking a Service Technician L2A to diagnose and perform vehicle repairs and maintenance to dealership and factory standards. This is a 100% on-site role with a minimum hourly pay rate of $23.

You will inspect, repair, and document work, road test vehicles, and coordinate with the Service Advisor to ensure timely completion. The position requires GM-related certifications or equivalent experience and a valid driver's license, with a strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• GM certifications or equivalent training is required or expected.
• Ability to read technical journals and legal documents and follow instructions.
• Must maintain factory certifications and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair vehicles to dealership and factory standards.
• Document all work on repair orders and inspection sheets.
• Road test vehicles to verify quality of work performed.
• Coordinate with Service Advisor regarding required or additional work.
• Maintain workspace and tools in proper condition and safety compliance.
• Ensure repairs meet safety and ethical standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

English language proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Technical reading

Education

GM Maintenance Inspection Technician Certified

GM Fundamentals Courses Certified

GM Emerging Issues Certified

Completion of Fundamentals - Tech Apprentice

Tools

Factory and dealership tools

Job description

Summary

The Service Technician L2A is responsible for diagnosing and performing vehicle repairs and maintenance work as assigned and in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards.

Position is 100% on-site.

Compensation: Minimum Hourly Pay Rate of $23.00.

Essential Duties

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Carrying 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

• At least 2 years of GM technician experience OR
• At least 2 years of equivalent technician experience plus GM Maintenance Inspection Technician Certified (completed within 3 months of Technician start date), Completion of Fundamentals - Tech Apprentice, GM Fundamentals Courses Certified and GM Emerging Issues Certified within 4 months of Technician start date.
• 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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.