CALIFORNIA AUTO CENTERS is looking to add
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN
California Auto Centers is a premiere AAA Rated Independent shop since 2006 with excellent Customer Satisfaction. If you are an enthusiastic self-starter and are passionate about the automotive industry, enjoy what you do and like to have fun while at work then you need to be a part of our team at California Auto Centers where you are Family!
The Automotive Service Technician services and repairs vehicles as assigned by management following all established standards and procedures. We deliver the highest quality services from an oil change to heavy line R&R while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction. Check out our Google and SureCritic reviews!
In addition to competitive pay, we offer our employees: Health, Life, 401K, Wellness Program, community involvement and company paid vacation and holidays. Weekends are for playing – not working!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
· As an Automotive Service Technician for California Auto Centers, you will be a Valued team member working with a family (who laughs, cries and plays together!), performing repair services on Guest vehicles. More importantly, you will be part of a family working together to deliver 5 Star Guest experiences, while using your Technician skills to take care of people, their cars and ensure our guests have safe, reliable transportation.
· The hourly range for this role is $25 - $45 per hour guaranteed based on experience, billable hours and ASE Certifications.
· This role is eligible for additional compensation and incentives. Pay will be based on experience level, billable hours and ASE certifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Effectively and accurately perform quality repair work in accordance with manufacture and factory standards.
- Performs Quality Service Inspections on every vehicle.
- Tests and completes maintenance jobs thoroughly.
- Road test vehicle to ensure quality repair work was completed.
- Checks all fluids and maintenance-related parts and tops-off or replaces fluids or filters/parts as required.
- Maintains cleanliness of vehicles while performing service or repairs.
- Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Follows all shop policy, procedure, safety, and environmental rules.
- Helps maintain shop appearance and safety standards and ensures the shop runs in an efficient manner by performing duties such as inventory stocking and other general functions.
- Attends all lunch meetings (meal included), trainings, and educational classes as required.
- Complete system diagnostics and full automotive troubleshooting and testing.
- Maintain an organized and neat shop area.
- Communicate directly with service advisors regarding the status of the service work as well as the estimated time for completion so that customers can be informed.
- Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay informed with rapidly changing automotive technology.
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company's Values in all interactions with customers, coworkers and vendors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience Required as a Service Technician.
- Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles.
- National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification (s) or certification (s) in different specialized areas such as: brakes, electrical/electronic systems or engine performance preferred.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and teammates.
- Safety and customer service oriented.
- Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Self-motivated with solid work habits.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Job Type: Part time and Full-time positions available: M-F 8-5pm, No Weekends!
Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour, based on qualifications and ASE Certifications
Work Location: In person
Minimum Qualifications
- High school or GED equivalent, or other automotive repair experience
- 2+ years of automotive technician experience
- Valid Driver License
- Own a basic set of automotive tools or participate in tool purchase program.
- Ability to work with hands overhead, stand for long periods and lift 50 lbs.
- Guest and team focused mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- ASE automotive certification in at least three of A1-A8
- Automotive Technician State Inspector License
- Automotive technical school certificate/degree
Benefits
- Performance-based incentives
- Paid vacation and holidays for Full-Time Teammates
- Reimbursement for ASE Certifications
- Reimbursement for State Inspection Licenses, where applicable
- 401k eligibility
- Employee Discounts
- Healthcare for Full time Teammates
- Employee Access Perks
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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Growth Opportunity:
At California Auto Centers we’re committed to helping our teammates grow their career through the combination of coursework, demonstrating leadership skills and open opportunities. Our teammates receive on-the-job training, company sponsored certifications that empowers them to advance to the next level of their careers.
CAC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
