Automotive Technician

THE SMOG SHOP
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)

Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • retirement
  • vacation after one year of employment
 Job Summary
Local family owned Smog Shop is currently looking for Automotive Technicians. The best candidates should be able to inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks, utilizing computerized diagnostic equipment to identify issues with engines, transmissions, and electrical systems. We offer a competive salaries, vacation pay, and bonus'
Responsibilities include routine maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations), brake repairs, and repairing components to meet manufacturer standards, often while providing customer service and technical explanations
Certification: ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications are highly valued
Physical Ability: Ability to lift heavy objects and work in varied environments (e.g., crouching, bending).
Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills to diagnose complex, non-obvious issues
Valid driver's license is required
Personal set of tools
Ability to learn new automotive technology

If you have a “never give up” attitude and are willing to problem-solve until you find the best solution for the customer, we want to hear from you. 

Responsibilities 
  • Use your expertise and diagnostic tools to evaluate vehicle malfunction codes
  • Assist with establishing service center procedures for tracking repair status, maintaining technical documentation, and other necessary protocols
  • Carry out routine vehicle maintenance tasks such as tire rotations, oil changes, and brake pad replacements
  • Conduct in-depth vehicle inspections of all systems, including engine, transmission, and brakes
  • Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and repeat business 
  • Convey necessary vehicle repair information to customers in a clear and concise manner
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED is required
  • Automotive Service Excellence/ASE certification or Society of Automotive Engineers/SAE certification is preferred
  • Smog license preferred but not required. 
  • Strong customer service and communications skills are required

Numbers & Facts

LocationSanta Maria, CA
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • ASEunmatched
  • Automotive Engineeringunmatched
  • Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
  • Automotive Technologyunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Heavy Liftingunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Tire Repairunmatched

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