Automotive Technician - DriveTime

Whats Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

You can find DriveTimes tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach, eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where youre located, if youve got DRIVE and youre looking to make an impact, wed love for you to make a difference with us!

Thats Nice, But Whats the Job?

What's under the hood: Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, DriveTime is the largest privately owned used car sales and finance company in the country. With more than 120 dealerships, 3 operations centers and 15 reconditioning centers across the nation, our 4,000+ employees are focused on getting the right customer in the right car, at the right terms. With over 25 years of industry experience, and our dedication to streamlining the purchase process, we're redefining what it means to buy and finance a used car.

DriveTime is Immediately Hiring Automotive Techs! ? In short, the Automotive Technician includes bumper-to-bumper inspections, repairs and part replacements, primarily light to medium mechanical repairs. In long, our Auto Technicians are responsible for:

• Mechanically inspecting vehicles for safety and drivability while documenting findings into our inventory management system.
• Working with Reconditioning Center Management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle.
• Test driving repaired vehicles to ensure that the problem has been completely fixed.
• Must be proficient in the Cooling, braking, charging, steering/suspension, AC and electrical system components.

What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• Industry Experience. Minimum of 3 years on the job experience performing light to medium line work. (Brakes, Engine, Steering/Suspension, Cooling, A/C, Electrical). *ASE certified a plus, but not required.
• Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment.We work together to win together.
• Timely. Being "fashionably late" is great outside the job, but on the job, youll need to adhere to regular and predictable attendance.

The Specifics - What do you need?

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age. - This role typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and the ability to work on all makes and models (Domestic, European and Asian brands).

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
• But Wait, Theres More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. Were as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, well put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green.We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well money matters!

• No Customers. No worries. Just do what you love. Repair cars.
• Consistent Work Schedule. We are strong believers in work/life balance. Were closed on Sundays to give our employees valued time with family and friends.
• No Weekends, No Problems. Take it easy on the weekends (the only exception is during our peak season when business is booming).

• 15 Days of PTO and 8 Paid Holidays. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard.

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but well save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and dont forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, well stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!