Experienced Recon Technician

Experienced Recon Technician - VOLVO San Jose

Location: San Jose, California, United States of America

Category: Operations

AutoNation Volvo Cars San Jose

Job ID: JR2026146707

Description

• Accelerate your future with an Automotive Tech career at Volvo San Jose. The Certified Volvo Automotive Service Technician possesses mechanical knowledge of all basic systems of a Volvo vehicle and the ability to follow direction of supervisors and/or service publications to perform work satisfactorily.

• This compensation range for this position is $37.00 to $61.00 per flat rate hour depending on experience, trainings, and certifications plus bonus pay and incentives based on productivity and overrides. We offer competitive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401K with company match; longevity bonus; paid training; company paid cancer insurance and basic life insurance for full-time associates; employee discounts for automobiles and internal vendor products and services; and more. Join our team of passionate Automotive Service Technicians at Volvo of San Jose where your skills are valued and cultivated for long-term growth and success. Work with tenured service technicians and advisors at our busy shop.

• AutoNation emphasizes paid training opportunities, OEM training, longevity and productivity bonuses and incentives, a generous PTO/vacation policy, defined career paths, and a drive to build a strong customer pay business. There are generous employee/technicians referral programs and employee discounts on purchases, parts, and service.

• Position Overview

• At AutoNation, getting customers back on the road is our goal. We’re looking for an Auto Technician or Auto Mechanic to join our team at an experienced level. As an Auto Technician, you’ll perform vehicle repairs as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. Your attention to detail makes you a valuable asset to the team as you ensure repairs are completed on time and deliver top-notch work to delight our customers. In this role, you’ll interact daily with customers, service advisors, other technicians, parts associates, cashiers, sales associates and managers.

What You’ll Do

• Stay current in the latest diagnostic methods and service techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership. Perform work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards. Follow factory and dealership repair procedures when performing warranty work. Participate in service technician training programs. Become familiar with latest bulletins, service manuals and other service publications. Attend in-dealership service training activities and manufacture sponsored trainings. Record causes of failure and descriptions of work done accurately and clearly on all repair orders. Communicate regularly with the service manager, team leader and/or service consultant to confirm repair order information and diagnostic information. Request parts from the parts department as necessary. Follow safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read and comprehend written instructions; general mechanical skills; valid driver’s license; ability to drive manual transmission vehicles; manual dexterity, good judgment and ability to operate power and hand tools and other machinery safely; demonstrated customer service skills; knowledge of all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance; graduate of mechanical vocational trade school or equivalent experience; ability to operate an automobile; technical aptitude demonstrated by ASE certification or successful completion of pre-employment test; technical or trade school degree preferred.

• Additional Information

• AutoNation offers toolbox relocation assistance of up to $400 if a technician is required to supply their own toolbox. We understand the time and care needed to properly relocate your toolbox, and this assistance program is designed to speed your journey to a new career with AutoNation.

• Exciting Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching; health, dental, vision insurance and maternity benefits; associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear; access to exclusive deals through YouDecide; opportunity to participate in DRVPNK initiatives supporting cancer research and treatment. AutoNation is a large automotive retailer offering opportunities across the United States and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact.