SMOG Technician

L0023 Lithia Ford of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Lithia Learning Center

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia Ford of Fresno is seeking an Experienced SMOG Technician to join our service team. You will perform CA Smog Check inspections, diagnose emissions concerns, and complete repairs to ensure vehicles meet state standards.

Open availability is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role offers a flat-rate pay structure and opportunities to advance your automotive knowledge and dealership experience.

Qualifications

• Current California Smog Inspector License (required).
• Smog Repair License is a favorable.
• 3+ years of previous dealership or high-volume automotive repair experience.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications are favorable.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Perform California Smog Check inspections following state regulations.
• Conduct emissions testing and diagnose emissions-related concerns.
• Complete repairs necessary to bring vehicles into compliance when applicable.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation.
• Perform vehicle inspections and communicate repair recommendations to service advisors.
• Follow all dealership, manufacturer, and California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Smog testing

Vehicle diagnostics

Education

California Smog Inspector License

Smog Repair License (preferred)

ASE certifications are favorable

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Dealership: L0023 Lithia Ford of Fresno Lithia Ford of Fresno Hiring: Experienced SMOG Technician Pay: $25.00 - $70.00 Flat Rate Schedule: We ask that you have open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. You will need to be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join Our Team?

Work with a recognized automotive brand — Build your experience working with Ford vehicles and dealership service operations.

Stay hands-on — Spend your day diagnosing and testing vehicles rather than being behind a desk.

Build your technical skills — Continue developing your knowledge of emissions systems, diagnostics, and vehicle technology.

Customer impact — Help customers keep their vehicles compliant and operating properly.

Career growth — A dealership environment can provide opportunities to expand your automotive knowledge and take on additional responsibilities.

Use your existing certification and experience — Put your smog-testing skills to work while gaining additional dealership experience.

What You'll Do

• Perform California Smog Check inspections following state regulations.
• Conduct emissions testing and diagnose emissions-related concerns.
• Complete repairs necessary to bring vehicles into compliance when applicable.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation.
• Perform vehicle inspections and communicate repair recommendations to service advisors.
• Follow all dealership, manufacturer, and California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What You'll Bring

• Current California Smog Inspector License (required).
• Smog Repair License is a favorable.
• 3+ years of previous dealership or high-volume automotive repair experience.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications are favorable.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Total Rewards

The Flat Rate Pay Range for this position is $25.00 - $70.00. This is a flat rate position that is also eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, which includes bonuses based on production productivity. Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Paid Holidays & PTO Short and Long-Term Disability Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Lithia Learning Center Vehicle Purchase Discounts Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers.

We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars.

We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.

We are a drug-free workplace.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status).

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life.

Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD).

Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless.

Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!