Technician - Lexus of Birmingham

At Lexus of Birmingham, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

**Ask about our Tenure Bonus program that begins at 6 months from hire date.  Bonus pay up to $3.50 per flat rate hour!!!

In addition, you'll enjoy these benefits:

• Available $0 Health plan premiums for Technicians based on tenure
• Our "Hybrid" Medical plan provides associates with a cost-sharing medical/pharmacy plan along with the ability to set aside money through retirement tax-free in a Health Savings Account.
  • When enrolled in the Health Savings Account, you'll have early access to the future contributions through our "HSA on Demand" feature.
  • A company contribution is also made to your HSA every pay period!
• A choice of 3 dental plans
• A Vision plan
• A Flexible Spending Account for a tax-free way to pay for dependent day care
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance (company-paid, as well as supplemental)
• Legal Plan
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospitalization plans
• Home and Auto Insurance at special group rates and payroll deduction
• Pet Insurance

The Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. S/he also will oversee the work of any apprentice technician assigned to him/her.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Receive repair orders from dispatcher and take to stall area.

·       Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.

·       Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repair.

·       Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.

·       Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.

·       Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.

·       Notify service advisor immediately if additional work outlined is not needed or required.

·       Notify service advisor immediately if repairs cannot be completed within the time promised.

·       Document work performed.

·       Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician, keeping in mind that the customer vehicle should not be used for personal errands.

·       Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.

·       Attend factory-sponsored training classes.

·       Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.

·       Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.

·       Keep shop area neat, clean, and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.

·       Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.

·       Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

·       High CSI is a must.

·       ASE or manufacturing training.

·       High school diploma or the equivalent.

·       Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

·       Manual dexterity.

·       Good Judgment.

·       All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.

·       All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.

·       All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.