Service Technician - Lone Star Chevrolet in Houston, TX at Sonic Automotive
Date Posted: 3/17/2025
Job Snapshot
Employee Type: Full-time
Location: Northwest Freeway 18900
Houston, TX 77065
Houston, TX 77065
Job Type: Other
Experience: Mid-Senior Level
About
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.
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.
- 3+ years of experience as an Automotive Service Technician working on bumper to bumper repairs
- Must have previous dealership experience
- Valid driver’s license and a good 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous Chevrolet repair experience
- GM certifications
- ASEs
Schedule:
- FULL TIME
- 5 days a week / 2 days off
- Sundays off
Benefits:
- 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
- Free and discounted gym membership plans
- 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