• Job Description

  Req#: REF17584E

  Company Description

  At Audi Central Houston, we are the largest Audi dealership in the nation, standing at 7 stories tall.
  As a Sonic Automotive Magna ELITE Audi dealership located in downtown Houston, we board a modern, buy facility that never has a slow time in our Service Department.

  Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.

  Compensation (Hourly: Flat-Rate):

  • $30.00 - $60.00 / hour

  Job Description

  The Automotive Service Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair and maintenance work as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform a thorough inspection of vehicles to identify mechanical, electrical, or diagnostic issues.
  • Carry out repairs based on the diagnosed issues, which may include engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, and HVAC system work.
  • Take vehicles on test drives to evaluate repairs, check for issues, or ensure the vehicle is functioning properly after the repairs are completed.
  • Replace or repair key components: Spark plugs, filters, brake pads, rotors, belts, and hoses.
  • Conduct routine maintenance tasks: Oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, and alignment adjustments.
  • Examine vehicles to check for any safety concerns or additional services that need to be addressed, ensuring that all systems are working correctly for the customer’s safety.
  • Work with and notify the service advisor if additional work is unnecessary or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised timeframe.
  • Communicate effectively with the parts department to procure required parts.
  • Save and tag parts for warranty purposes or customer requests.

  Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as an Automotive Service Technician.
  • Must be Audi Certified.
  • Must have previous dealership experience
  • All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
  • All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, drug testing, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Audi Master certified
  • ASEs

  Additional Information

  Compensation (Hourly: Flat-Rate):

  • $30.00 - $60.00 / hour
    • Depending on experience, qualifications, and brand certifications
  • Tenure Bonus:
    • Begins at 6 months from hire date for bonus pay up to $3.50 / hour per flat rate hour.

  Schedule:

  • FULL TIME
  • 5 days a week / 2 days off
  • Sundays off

  Benefits:

  • Air-conditioned shop
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • $0 medical premium for Sonic Technicians**
  • Reduced rates for dependent coverage**
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off accrual
  • Sundays off
  • Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
  • Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

  **After 1 year of service

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines

• About the company

  Sonic Automotive, Inc. is an automotive retailer. The Company operates dealers and collision repair centers in the metropolitan southeastern, midwestern, and southwestern United States. Sonic Automotive sells new and used cars and light trucks, as well as replacement parts. Sonic Automotive also provides vehicle maintenance, warranty, paint, repair, and arranges financing services.

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