Automotive Technician

Description

The Used Vehicle Technician's primary responsibility will be completing used-vehicle inspections and repairs efficiently and to dealership quality and safety standards. Once daily used-vehicle responsibilities are complete, the technician will receive opportunities to develop Aston Martin-specific skills through online learning, local factory training, hands-on experience, and assisting the dealership’s existing technicians.

Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri, with an occasional Saturday when the workload demands it. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401k savings with company match
• Paid PTO (Vacation, Sick) and Holidays
• Ongoing Training, resources and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests.
• Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence and teamwork.

Requirements

• 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.
• 3+ Year of Automotive Technician Experience Preferred.
• 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