Lithia Motors Inc

Auto Transmission Technician

Lithia Motors Inc$45K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Thorough understanding of automatic and manual transmission systems including hydraulic pumps and gear trains.
  • Proficient in basic automotive knowledge for various repairs as work demands.
  • Must have essential tools and toolbox for transmission rebuilds and replacements.
  • Manufacture or ASE certification required within 90 days of start date.
  • 3 to 5 years of transmission diagnostic, rebuild, and replacement experience preferred.
  • Attention to detail for handling complex and delicate internal components.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize diagnostic tools to identify transmission issues and conduct road tests.
  • Disassemble transmissions, inspect components for wear, clean parts, and reassemble with new parts.
  • Remove transmissions from vehicles and reinstall rebuilt units.
  • Review manufacturer specifications and technical manuals to ensure accuracy.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation and manage parts inventory.
  • Document work processes including punch times and repair order documentation.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Paid Holidays & PTO
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Access to Lithia Learning Center
  • Vehicle Purchase Discounts
  • Wellness Programs
Full Job Description
Dealership:
L0116 All American Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT of San Angelo

All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge of San Angelo

Pay Range45K-145K YR
Bonus: Up to 10k paid over the first year!

All American CDJR of San Angelo TX is seeking a specialized automotive transmission technician who removes, disassembles, cleans, repairs, and reassembles vehicle transmissions to manufacturer specifications who is capable of diagnosing complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, replacing worn "soft parts" (seals, gaskets) and damaged "hard parts" (gears, clutches) to restore the unit's functionality.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Diagnosis & Testing: Utilizing diagnostic tools to identify transmission issues, performing road tests, and conducting hydraulic/electrical tests.
  • Rebuilding Process: Disassembling transmissions, inspecting components for wear, cleaning parts, and reassembling with new seals, gaskets, and friction components.
  • Installation: Removing transmissions from vehicles and re-installing the rebuilt units.
  • Documentation & Precision: Reviewing manufacturer specifications and technical manuals to ensure accuracy.
  • including punch times and RO documentation required by manufacture for claim processing.
  • Shop Maintenance: Maintaining a clean and organized workstation, managing inventory of parts, and handling hazardous materials.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Technical Knowledge: Thorough understanding of automatic and manual transmission systems, including hydraulic pumps and gear trains. Must be proficient in basic automotive knowledge as other types of repairs may be assigned as work demand requires.
  • Tools Proficiency: Must have min tools and toolbox required to perform rebuild or replacement repairs.
  • Education/Experience: Manufacture or ASE certification. Proven knowledge base and 3 to 5 years of transmission diagnostic, rebuild, and replacement experience will be considered but manufacture certification will be required within 90 days from start date.
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to handle delicate, precise, and complex internal components.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.


**Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

Top industry pay and relocation available for the right candidate.

We offer best in class industry benefits:
  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Paid Holidays & PTO
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Lithia Learning Center
  • Vehicle Purchase Discounts
  • Wellness Programs


High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace.

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