Tech

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Tech

Full-Time El Monte, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1298

Salary Range: $58,240.00 To $89,440.00 Hourly

Reports To: Service Manager

Join the Car Pros Team as an Automotive Technician!

Car Pros is looking for a skilled, dependable, and professional Automotive Technician to join our service team. The ideal candidate takes pride in quality workmanship, follows proper diagnostic and repair procedures, and works well with service advisors, management, and fellow technicians.

As an Automotive Technician, you will diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of automobiles, vans, trucks, and other automotive vehicles while providing exceptional workmanship and maintaining a safe, professional work environment.

What You’ll Do

Diagnose, repair, and overhaul automobiles, vans, trucks, and other automotive vehicles.

Examine vehicles and discuss the nature and extent of damage or malfunction with customers, Service Advisors, or the Service Manager as needed.

Develop repair procedures using technical manuals, charts, diagnostic equipment, and professional experience.

Remove, disassemble, inspect, repair, and replace components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, and other vehicle systems.

Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.

Repair, replace, reline, and adjust brake systems.

Perform wheel alignments and repair or replace shock absorbers and related suspension components.

Replace and adjust headlights.

Install and repair automotive accessories, including radios, heaters, mirrors, windshield wipers, and other equipment.

Complete a TruVideo multi-point inspection on all vehicles prior to invoicing.

Road-test vehicles before and/or after repairs as required.

Properly document work performed and maintain accurate and timely records.

Work cooperatively and professionally with Service Advisors, management, technicians, and all dealership personnel.

Follow all Car Pros policies and procedures, including those outlined in the employee handbook and through Compli.

Maintain accurate records of hours worked in accordance with company timekeeping policies.

Follow dealership dress code and uniform standards.

Properly use all required personal protective equipment.

Maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Treat customers, coworkers, and members of the public courteously and respectfully.

Never use profanity while on the job.

Follow all company policies regarding non-discrimination and harassment.

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Equipment & Machinery

Technicians may regularly operate or work with:

Hydraulic and electric vehicle hoists

Hydraulic jacks and jack stands

Brake lathes

Mechanical and hydraulic presses

Drill presses

Tire servicing equipment

Grinders

Welding equipment

Other automotive repair and service equipment

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic tools and equipment

Measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, thickness gauges, and pressure/temperature gauges

Vehicle Operation & Driving

This position requires the ability to safely move and operate vehicles, including:

Moving vehicles by hand or driving them into service bays.

Road-testing vehicles before and/or after repairs.

Moving customer vehicles throughout the dealership.

Moving new and used vehicles as needed.

Demonstrating new or used vehicles to potential customers when assigned.

Repositioning new and used vehicles on sales lots for display.

Performing other driving duties as assigned.

Safety & Personal Protective Equipment

Employee safety is a priority. Technicians are required to follow all dealership safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment.

Safety equipment may include:

Hearing protection

Face shields

Clear safety goggles

Respirators and/or face masks

Other required personal protective equipment

Chemical Exposure & Workplace Safety

Automotive technicians regularly work with a variety of chemical products as part of normal job duties.

Employees are expected to:

Complete required training under the company’s Hazard Communication Program.

Understand and follow workplace chemical safety procedures.

Use the company chemical inventory list as needed.

Refer to Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) for applicable products.

Properly use all required personal protective equipment when handling chemicals or performing hazardous tasks.

Physical Requirements

This position is physically active and requires the ability to:

Stand intermittently for up to approximately 40% of the workday.

Walk intermittently for up to approximately 20% of the workday.

Sit intermittently for up to approximately 5% of the workday.

Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, reach, and handle tools and equipment.

Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Frequently carry up to 25 lbs.

Frequently push and pull equipment and hand tools.

Occasionally climb, balance, and crawl.

Frequently handle hand tools and automotive components.

Work safely around vehicles, machinery, diagnostic equipment, and automotive repair equipment.

The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Technicians may work both indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to:

Changing weather conditions

Dust

Fumes

Mist

Gases

Noise and vibration

Electrical and air-powered tools

Machinery

Diagnostic and repair equipment

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

Skilled in automotive diagnosis and repair.

Safety-conscious and committed to quality workmanship.

Able to diagnose problems and determine appropriate repair procedures.

Comfortable using automotive diagnostic equipment and hand/air tools.

Detail-oriented and able to complete accurate inspections and documentation.

Reliable, professional, and punctual.

Able to work independently while also being a strong team player.

Committed to providing quality service and maintaining a professional dealership environment.

Willing to follow all Car Pros policies, procedures, safety requirements, and workplace standards.

Car Pros believes that all employees should be good stewards of the dealership and its property. Employees are responsible for helping safeguard and properly care for dealership assets, including vehicles, customer vehicles in the dealership’s care, tools, computers, and other equipment.

Every employee is also expected to contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and professional dealership. This includes cleaning up after themselves, keeping their work area neat and clean, properly disposing of trash, and helping ensure vehicles and merchandise are properly displayed.

Car Pros offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their eligible families may enroll in medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life/AD&D insurance after 60 days of employment .

Car Pros sponsors 80% of the basic medical premium through Kaiser Permanente for employees.

Car Pros also sponsors dental and vision insurance for employees.

Employees are responsible for the additional cost of dependent coverage and any voluntary benefit elections.

401(k)

Employees are eligible to enroll in the company 401(k) plan after one year of service .

Paid Time Off

Employees accrue one hour of personal time off for every 30 hours worked .

Why Join Car Pros?

At Car Pros, every employee plays an important role in creating a positive experience for our customers and maintaining a professional dealership environment. We value teamwork, accountability, customer service, and taking pride in the work we do.