Recon Technician - Land Rover Pasadena in Pasadena, CA at Sonic Automotive

Date Posted: 7/10/2025

Job Snapshot

Employee Type: Full-time
Location: 3485 East Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
Job Type: Customer Service
Experience: Associate

About

At Land Rover Pasadena, 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.

Salary: $33+ / hour (Based on Experience, Certifications, and Skill Level)

Job Description

Position: Reconditioning Technician

Reports to: Service Manager/Director

Recon Technician Purpose: inspect, repair, and prepare pre-owned vehicles for front-line readiness in accordance with dealership and manufacturer standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform vehicle inspections to identify needed mechanical and cosmetic repairs
  • Complete basic maintenance services such as oil changes, brakes, batteries, and fluid checks
  • Document all work performed and communicate needed repairs with service advisors or management
  • Assist with cosmetic reconditioning including buffing, light interior cleaning, and trim repairs
  • Ensure all vehicles meet safety and quality standards before being moved to the front line
  • Maintain reconditioning logs and meet daily production targets
  • Operate and move vehicles safely around the dealership and service areas
  • Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety procedures
  • 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.
  • Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
  • 1+ years of reconditioning or dealership service experience
  • Familiarity with multi-point inspections and light mechanical repairs
  • Experience working with internal service departments or used vehicle operations
  • 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.

 You may be the perfect fit for Recon Technician at Land Rover Pasadena if you have the following attributes:

  • Resilience, agile, and open to change
  • Great professional attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to follow directions and processes
  • Willingness to keep learning
  • Active-listening and strong communication skills
  • Respect for teammates
  • Excellent customer service mindset
  • Positive outlook

It's time to make the most important move of your career.  From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

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

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