Mechanical Technician- Collision Center Mechanical Technician

Description

• Collision Mechanical Technician – Toyota of Boerne Collision Center
• Boerne, TX | Full-Time | $20–$26 per flat-rate hour
• Powered by Vaughan Automotive

Are you a mechanical tech who likes the challenge of putting a wrecked vehicle back the way the factory built it? The Toyota of Boerne Collision Center is hiring a Mechanical Technician to work alongside our body techs, painters and estimators. You'll handle everything under and behind the sheet metal: suspension, steering, cooling, A/C, SRS and ADAS.

Quick Facts

• •Pay: $20–$26 per flat-rate hour, based on experience and certifications
• •Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with some Saturdays as needed
• •Reports to: Collision Director
• •Steady work: a busy collision center with a consistent flow of mechanical repairs

Why You'll Like It Here

• •Health, dental and vision insurance
• •Life insurance
• •401(k)
• •Paid time off
• •Paid training and help getting certified (ASE, I-CAR, EPA)
• •Room to grow within the Vaughan Automotive dealership group
• •A team that takes pride in safe, OEM-correct repairs

What You'll Do

• •Run pre-repair and post-repair diagnostic scans on every vehicle and document the results
• •Diagnose collision-related mechanical and electrical damage, and flag findings to estimators so supplements get written fast
• •Repair or replace suspension and steering parts: control arms, struts, knuckles, tie rods, steering racks and subframes
• •Perform four-wheel alignments to OEM specs
• •Repair cooling and A/C systems, including radiators, condensers, fans and lines, and recover and recharge refrigerant
• •Diagnose and replace SRS components: airbags, pretensioners, crash sensors and modules
• •Repair damaged wiring harnesses, connectors and lighting
• •Remove and install engines, transmissions and axles when the body repair calls for it
• •Research and follow OEM repair procedures and position statements on every job
• •Road test vehicles and complete quality checks before delivery
• •Keep repair orders accurate, including labor, parts, diagnostics and calibration results

Requirements

What You Bring

• •2+ years of experience as an automotive mechanical technician (collision or dealership experience strongly preferred)
• •Strong diagnostic skills with scan tools, multimeters and OEM software
• •Solid knowledge of suspension, steering, alignment, cooling, A/C, electrical and SRS systems
• •ADAS calibration experience, or a strong willingness to learn
• •Ability to read OEM repair procedures, wiring diagrams and service information
• •Comfort working efficiently in a flat-rate, production environment
• •Your own hand tools
• •A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• •EPA Section 609 certification, or the ability to get it within 30 days of hire

Bonus Points For

• •ASE certifications, especially A4, A6, A7 and A8
• •I-CAR training (Steering & Suspension, ADAS, or MET Platinum)
• •OEM or Toyota-specific training

Physical Requirements

• •Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crawl and reach for long periods
• •Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• •Comfort in a shop setting with noise, fumes and changing temperatures
• •Safe operation of lifts, alignment machines and A/C equipment