Automotive Technician - EO Licensed or EI Licensed

Overview

Drive Time Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by focusing on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

Drive Time’s tire tracks span dealerships nationwide with transparent pricing and reconditioning centers that breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. If you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us.

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

Pay: $33/hour

In short, the Elite Technician includes bumper-to-bumper repairs, part replacements and all advanced repairs and builds. The great part, no customers, ever - just you doing what you do best! Fixing Cars!

• Mechanically inspecting vehicles for safety and drivability while documenting findings into our inventory management system.
• Working with Reconditioning Center Management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle.
• Advanced automotive repairs.
• Must be proficient in the cooling, braking, charging, steering/suspension, A/C and electrical system components.
• Identifying and completing repairs effectively the first time, to minimize re-work and delays in production.
• Test driving repaired vehicles to ensure that the problem has been completely fixed.
• Work in ways that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions.

• Smog - EO or EI License Required.
• Minimum of 5 years on the job experience performing light to medium line work. (Brakes, Engine, Steering/Suspension, Cooling, A/C, Electrical).
• P lays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together to win together.
• A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!
• Timely. Being “fashionably late” is great outside the job, but on the job you’ll need to adhere to regular and predictable attendance.

• High School Diploma or GED required, ASE Master is nice to have.
• Vocational/Technical degree or professional experience equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• This role typically requires 5+ years of experience and the ability to work on all makes and models (Domestic, European and Asian brands).
• You must own your own tool set.

Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment.

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! Drive Time Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
• But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! Drive Time is committed to providing its employees with opportunities to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re passionate about your professional development and invest in your growth.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! Includes self-guided coaching, cash incentives and discounts on medical premiums.
• Gratitude is Green. Competitive pay across the organization.
• No Customers. No worries. Just repair cars.
• Consistent Work Schedule. We value work/life balance and are closed on Sundays.
• No Weekends, No Problems. Weekends are optional except during peak season.
• Paid Time Off. Includes wellness days, holidays, and personal time for full-time roles; vacation time for part-timers based on hours worked.

Drive Time Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified. 90% of our employees say they feel at home here. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of background and drug screening. Drive Time is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a safety sensitive position.