Smog Technician - Beverly Hills BMW

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.

At Beverly Hills BMW, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

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

Salary: $35 - $40 / hour based on experience and certifications

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.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• 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.
• Complete basic maintenance services such as oil changes, brakes, batteries, and fluid checks
• Assist with cosmetic reconditioning including buffing, light interior cleaning, and trim repairs
• Maintain reconditioning logs and meet daily production targets

• 2+ years of proven experience in a dealership or similar automotive repair setting.
• Smog license required
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of automotive systems, components, and repair procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• 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, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.
• ASE certifications

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance 
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Employee discounts for purchasing and leasing cars
• Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company.

**The Technician Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges.  Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of $35.00 per hour. **

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