The Senior Technician performs vehicle repair and maintenance as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards and builds Customer loyalty by developing trust and ensuring confidence in AutoNation as a care-giver for their vehicle safety and reliability.   

This compensation range for this position is $34.00 to $57.00 per flat rate hour which is a combination of hourly and bonus pay.

Join our team of passionate Automotive Service Technicians at Ford Tustin, where your skills are not only valued, but also cultivated for long-term growth and success. We offer an state-of-the-art facility with tenured service technicians and advisors in our busy shop! Here's why AutoNation is the ultimate destination for automotive professionals:

• Paid Training Opportunities: Elevate your expertise with paid OEM training, unlocking new levels of success and earning potential on our technician wage grid.

• Longevity and Productivity Bonus and Incentives 

• Generous PTO/Vacation Policy: Enjoy a comprehensive paid time off policy for a healthy work-life balance.

• Defined Career Paths: Experience a workplace with structured career paths, offering clear milestones and opportunities for advancement across sales, service, management, and corporate 

• Drive a Strong Customer Pay Business: Join a team focused on driving a strong customer pay business where your expertise contributes to exceptional customer experiences. 

• Generous Employee/Technicians Referral Programs (based on position)

• Employee Discounts on purchases, parts, and service 

Keep America Moving. Drive your Technician Career with AutoNation.

At AutoNation, we don’t just service vehicles, we support the people who keep them running. As America’s most admired automotive retailer, we offer factory training, cutting-edge tools, and a clear path to advancement.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive pay and benefits

• Paid training and OEM certification support

• Opportunities to grow into Service, Sales, Management, Regional, and Executive roles

• Career options coast to coast through our nationwide footprint of locations

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid driver’s license

• A passion for cars and customer service

Apply today and join a team that values your skills and invests in your future.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities?

• Performing vehicle repair and/or maintenance work as outlined on the repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards, to drive Customer loyalty.

• Communicating with the Parts Department and Service Advisors regularly to effectively manage production and Customer communication. 

• Diagnosing the cause of any malfunction and performing repair, if authorized by the Customer.

• Conducting multi-point inspections to make appropriate recommendations to ensure the safety and reliability of Customer vehicles.

• Documenting work performed on each vehicle on the repair order.

• Maintaining an inventory of normal Technician’s tools not normally inventoried by the Service department as “special tools.” 

• Keeping abreast of factory technical bulletins and participating in factory-sponsored training classes as appropriate.

• Providing an exceptional customer experience to drive loyalty

 How will I know if I am successful?

The performance of a Senior Technician is measured by achieving:

• Targeted production

• Targeted Customer Satisfaction Index

What are the requirements for this job?

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 2+ years of experience as an automotive technician

• Automotive technical training (varies based on store needs)

• Attention to detail

• Organization and follow-up skills

• Valid in-state driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record

What are the opportunities for career growth?

• Our Associates have many choices for career growth and development after success in a Service Technician role.  Opportunities may include:

• Master-Certified Technician

• Service Advisor

• Service Management