Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota/Smart Center Sarasota Join our team of passionate automotive technicians, where your skills are not only valued but also cultivated for long-term growth. Here's why AutoNation is the ultimate destination for automotive professionals: Paid Training Opportunities: Elevate your expertise with paid training, unlocking new levels of success and earning potential on our technician wage grid. 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. Comprehensive Health Insurance Options: AutoNation prioritizes your well-being with robust health insurance options for you and your loved ones. 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. Are you ready to transform your job into a thriving automotive career? With over 250 locations coast to coast, at AutoNation we don't just offer employment; we craft pathways for your success. Ready to accelerate your career? Apply now and be part of a dynamic team that's driving success on and off the road! Position Overview At AutoNation, getting customers back on the road is what drives us. We’re looking for an Auto Technician or Auto Mechanic to join our team, and we’re interested in talking to candidates at various experience levels. As an Auto Technician, you’ll perform vehicle repairs as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. Your attention to detail make 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. Daily Responsibilities: Performing vehicle repair and/or maintenance work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards to drive Customer loyalty. Communicating with Parts Department and Service Advisors regularly to effectively manage production and Customer communication. Diagnosing the cause of any malfunction and perform repair, if authorized by the Customer. Conducting multi-point inspections to make appropriate recommendations to ensure 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 Minimum Job Requirements High School diploma or equivalent Automotive technical training (varies based on store needs) General Mechanical skills, manual dexterity and able to operate power and hand tools, and other types of machinery Attention to detail Organization and follow-up skills Demonstrated customer service skills Knowledge of the automotive repair life cycle Ability to operate an automobile, including manual transmission vehicles Valid in-state driver’s license, and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented. Career opportunities are dependent on business and staffing needs, as well as the qualifications of internal and external candidates. Company Overview AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric. Benefits Click here to learn more about our Benefits. Join us as we pave the way to moving our company, our communities and our industry forward. Apply today at a location near you or wherever you dream the road will take you. AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.