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Automotive Service Technician

Downtown Subaru of Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025

Now offering a sign on bonus! **(conditions apply)**

Downtown Subaru of Oakland is looking for experienced Certified Service Technicians to join its growing team. We offer competitive pay and benefits and we are offering a sign-on bonus for the right candidate. 

What We Offer

  • Highly competitive wages, with up to a $4500.00 Signing Bonus to Qualified Certified Subaru Techs
  • Earning potential of $30 - $44 per hour 
  • Wage increases as you complete training level.
  • Paid training- become a Master Technician through our paid training!
  • Production bonuses
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid vacation time
  • Flexible schedule
  • 401K
  • Direct deposit
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunities to move into management/leadership positions
  • Stable work environment with a family feel
  • Monthly employee appreciation events 
  • Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipment
  • Uniforms provided  
  • Laundry Service
  • Tool Insurance
  • Highly productive shop
  • Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
  • Continued education and web based training available
  • Clean and professional work environment 

Service Technician Responsibilities

  • Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership
  • Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment
  • Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
  • Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers are informed if any additional service is needed. Provide an estimate of time needed for additional repairs
  • Execute repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications

Service Technician Qualifications

  • 2 years of Service Technician experience 
  • Subaru Certified
  • High school diploma or equivalent, ASE Certification required
  • B level qualifications, including Diagnostic, Electrical and Engine Repair
  • Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination
  • Mechanical and troubleshooting skills and ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment
  • Excellent customer service skills and basic computer competencies
  • Positive, friendly attitude, along with an eagerness to improve
  • Enjoy working in a dynamic environment
  • Teammate with ability to collaborate with others effectively
  • Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record

About Us

At Downtown Auto Center, we value our employees and we treat them like family. Each team member can take advantage of our ongoing training programs, advancement opportunities, and progressive culture. We love to develop our employees and promote from within. We want to help your career but we don't want your personal life to take a hit because of it. Daily life at Downtown Auto Center is the best in the business and we're sure you'll see why! When you come to work for us, you can look forward to these added benefits and employee perks!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $30 - $44

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