Mechanical Technician- Collision Center Mechanical Technician

Collision Mechanical Technician – Toyota of Boerne Collision CenterAre you a mechanical tech who likes the challenge of putting a wrecked vehicle back the way the factory built it? The Toyota of Boerne Collision Center is hiring a Mechanical Technician to work alongside our body techs, painters and estimators. You'll handle everything under and behind the sheet metal: suspension, steering, cooling, A/C, SRS and ADAS.Quick FactsPay: $20–$26 per flat-rate hour, based on experience and certificationsSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with some Saturdays as neededReports to: Collision DirectorSteady work: a busy collision center with a consistent flow of mechanical repairsWhy You'll Like It HereHealth, dental and vision insuranceLife insurance401(k)Paid time offPaid training and help getting certified (ASE, I-CAR, EPA)Room to grow within the Vaughan Automotive dealership groupA team that takes pride in safe, OEM-correct repairsWhat You'll DoRun pre-repair and post-repair diagnostic scans on every vehicle and document the resultsDiagnose collision-related mechanical and electrical damage, and flag findings to estimators so supplements get written fastRepair or replace suspension and steering parts: control arms, struts, knuckles, tie rods, steering racks and subframesPerform four-wheel alignments to OEM specsRepair cooling and A/C systems, including radiators, condensers, fans and lines, and recover and recharge refrigerantDiagnose and replace SRS components: airbags, pretensioners, crash sensors and modulesRepair damaged wiring harnesses, connectors and lightingRemove and install engines, transmissions and axles when the body repair calls for itResearch and follow OEM repair procedures and position statements on every jobRoad test vehicles and complete quality checks before deliveryKeep repair orders accurate, including labor, parts, diagnostics and calibration resultsRequirementsWhat You Bring2+ years of experience as an automotive mechanical technician (collision or dealership experience strongly preferred)Strong diagnostic skills with scan tools, multimeters and OEM softwareSolid knowledge of suspension, steering, alignment, cooling, A/C, electrical and SRS systemsADAS calibration experience, or a strong willingness to learnAbility to read OEM repair procedures, wiring diagrams and service informationComfort working efficiently in a flat-rate, production environmentYour own hand toolsA valid driver's license with an acceptable driving recordEPA Section 609 certification, or the ability to get it within 30 days of hireBonus Points ForASE certifications, especially A4, A6, A7 and A8I-CAR training (Steering & Suspension, ADAS, or MET Platinum)OEM or Toyota-specific trainingPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, bend, kneel, crawl and reach for long periodsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs regularlyComfort in a shop setting with noise, fumes and changing temperaturesSafe operation of lifts, alignment machines and A/C equipment