Used Vehicle Technician - Path to Aston Martin Tech

US Auto Trust; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program (Health

401k savings with company match

Paid PTO and Holidays

Ongoing Training and career growth

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Aston Martin San Diego, part of US Auto Trust, is seeking a Used Vehicle Technician to inspect, diagnose, service, and recondition pre-owned vehicles for retail sale. This developmental role offers a pathway to becoming a fully qualified Aston Martin Technician, with opportunities to pursue Aston Martin-specific training.

The position emphasizes completing used-vehicle inspections and repairs to dealership quality and safety standards, plus daily learning through online modules and local factory

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Automotive Technician Experience Preferred.
• Must have own tools.
• High school diploma and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Customer satisfaction driven and energetic team player.
• Problem solving by analyzing and interpreting data.
• Mechanical, technical, and troubleshooting.
• Manual dexterity.
• Master technician skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Operating dealership-owned and customer-owned vehicles safely.
• Providing accurate and trustworthy diagnoses and repairs to maintain customer trust.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommendations on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Using and maintaining expensive tools and equipment.
• Inspects and tests drive newly delivered vehicles for obvious damage and missing major components and drivability functions
• Keeps the shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and holds accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Handling hazardous materials, such as motor oil, coolant, and cleaning agents, in compliance with safety regulations.
• Accessing restricted or secure areas of the dealership.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Automotive experience

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Aston Martin San Diego, part of US Auto Trust, is seeking a Used Vehicle Technician to inspect, diagnose, service, and recondition pre-owned vehicles for retail sale. This developmental role offers a pathway to becoming a fully qualified Aston Martin Technician, with opportunities to pursue Aston Martin-specific training.

The position emphasizes completing used-vehicle inspections and repairs to dealership quality and safety standards, plus daily learning through online modules and local factory