Used Car Technician

Used Car Technician

Acura Highland Park | Highland Park, IL

Acura Highland Park, part of the Murgado Automotive Group, is hiring an experienced Used Car Technician to join our growing service department. This is a great opportunity for a dependable automotive technician who takes pride in accurate diagnostics, quality repairs, and working with a team that values professionalism, efficiency, and long-term career growth.

In this role, you will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain pre-owned vehicles to dealership and manufacturer standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and committed to completing high-quality work while helping deliver an excellent customer experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Supplemental insurance options
• Paid vacation time
• Career advancement opportunities with a company that promotes from within

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair used vehicles efficiently and accurately
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and drivability concerns and complete repairs to dealership standards
• Communicate with the parts department to secure needed parts and keep repair work moving efficiently
• Save and tag warranty or customer-requested parts as required
• Inspect assigned vehicles and recommend additional safety or service work when needed
• Communicate promptly with the service advisor regarding additional work, changes in repair needs, or delays in completion time
• Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order
• Road test vehicles as needed to confirm concerns and verify completed repairs
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events
• Support team productivity and assist other technicians as needed
• Keep customer vehicles clean and notify the service advisor immediately of any change in vehicle appearance or condition
• Follow all federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know requirements
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 1–3 years of automotive technician experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of automotive diagnostics, maintenance, and repair
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining high-quality repair standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced service environment
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly and professionally
• Quality-focused approach with a “fix it right the first time” mindset
• A high level of accuracy with excellent attention to detail
• Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
• Honest with high levels of integrity
• Self-motivated and customer focused
• Thorough and able to work with defined processes and guidelines
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to safety, professionalism, and customer satisfaction

$25 - $28 an hour

Flat hourly rate.

Murgado Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. Murgado Automotive Group does not discriminate in employment on account of race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation/transgender status, age disability, martial/parental status, citizenship status, military status, political affiliation and/or beliefs, pregnancy, order of protection status or other non-merit status.

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