South Houston Nissan - Main Shop Technician

Our South Houston Nissan Dealership is hiring for Main Shop Technicians!  Apply today to join our team of dedicated Nissan professionals. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation.
• Medical Insurnace.
• Dental Insurnace.
• Vision Insurance.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vehicle Purchase and Repair Perks.

Job Summary:

A Main Shop Technician, fixes, inspects, and maintains cars, trucks, SUVs and other vehicles. Main duties include using tools to identify and diagnose potential issues with a customer’s vehicle, explain problems with the vehicle to the customer and perform maintenance on the vehicles to fix or prevent them from future breakdowns or issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities - None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and other tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Repair brake and steering systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems.
• Replace or repair transmissions and fuel components as needed.
• Repair cooling components and systems including air conditioners and engine cooling.
• Perform emissions inspections, safety checks and similar state-regulated vehicle examinations.
• Produce legible and accurate paperwork reflecting work performed.
• Must read, interpret, and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of automotive systems.
• Ability to use the diagnostic equipment and tools including power tools.
• Willingness to learn with hands-on training.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to provide friendly customer service.

Education and Experience:

• Automotive and engine repair experience or auto mechanic training preferred.
• Working knowledge of state inspection guidelines, particularly those concerning emissions and safety, is advantageous.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  
• ASE certification.
• State inspection license.
• Nissan Experience preferred.
• 2+ years of technician experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• May lift objects that weigh as much as 50 lbs.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Frequent reaching, bending, squatting, pulling and lifting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The policy of Central Automotive Group is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Central Automotive Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at HR@centralautomotivegroup.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and job number of the position for which you are applying.