Used Car Technician

L0355 Southwest Infiniti; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Southwest Infiniti in Houston is seeking an experienced Used Car Technician to join our fixed ops team. You will diagnose, repair, and service vehicles to Lithia standards and ensure quality workmanship for used cars in a busy dealership environment.

Responsibilities include performing repairs, road testing, documenting procedures, and maintaining tools and workspace. ASE certs preferred; valid driver’s license required and ongoing training supported.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of automotive technician experience.
• Experience with engine, brake, electrical, HVAC and drivability repairs.
• ASE certifications preferred or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair work on prescribed orders with accuracy and safety.
• Diagnose malfunctions and test drive to verify repairs.
• Document work and test results; track time per repair.
• Maintain organized workspace and stock of common tools.
• Stay current with manufacturer specifications and safety rules.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Engine repair

Suspension repair

Brake repair

Electrical systems

A/C repair

Drivability diagnosis

ASE certifications

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Dealership: L0355 Southwest Infiniti Southwest Infiniti Hiring: Used Car Technician Pay: We offer competitive flat rate hour plans, depending on experience Schedule: Full-Time Reports to: Fixed Ops Manager

Why Join Our Team?

Southwest Infiniti is setting records and hiring immediately to keep up with the volume to meet our customers' needs. We are searching for a ambitious and skilled Used Car Technician with the drive and determination to succeed and the ability to provide a best in class customer experience.

What You'll Do

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia and manufacturer standards.


• Diagnose cause of malfunction.


• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements.


• Road-test vehicles to ensure quality of repair work.


• Accurately record time spent on repairs utilizing company time clocking procedures.


• Document work performed on repair order and document test procedures/results.


• Responsible for providing and maintaining an inventory of normal mechanics tools to include screwdrivers, wrenches, socket wrenches, pliers, hammers, chisels and punches, and other tools needed to perform the work for which the technician is trained and not normally inventoried by the service department as "special tools".


• Use shop supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner.


• Maintain an organized and clean workspace, completing a stall cleaning every day.


• Ensure that you return customer's vehicles to them as clean as they were prior to servicing them.


• Acquire and maintain manufacturer and ASE certifications by completing the necessary and required training.


• Participate in and use technical training as assigned by management.


• Review the technical bulletins and other publications as assigned by management.


• Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.


• Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.

What You'll Bring

• Automotive Technical Knowledge – Three or more years of experience


• Engine Repair


• Suspension/Steering Repair


• Brake Repair


• Electrical/Electrical Systems Repair


• Heating and A/C Repair


• Engine Drivability Diagnosis and Repair


• ASE certifications


• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

Total Rewards

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!