Mechanical Technician- Collision Center Mechanical Technician in Houston, Texas at Toyota of Boerne

Collision Mechanical Technician – Toyota of Boerne Collision Center
Boerne, TX | Full-Time | $20–$26 per flat-rate hour
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Are you a mechanical tech who likes the challenge of putting a wrecked vehicle back the way the factory built it? The Toyota of Boerne Collision Center is hiring a Mechanical Technician to work alongside our body techs, painters and estimators. You'll handle everything under and behind the sheet metal: suspension, steering, cooling, A/C, SRS and ADAS.

Quick Facts

• Pay: $20–$26 per flat-rate hour, based on experience and certifications
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with some Saturdays as needed
• Reports to: Collision Director
• Steady work: a busy collision center with a consistent flow of mechanical repairs

Why You'll Like It Here

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid training and help getting certified (ASE, I-CAR, EPA)
• Room to grow within the Vaughan Automotive dealership group
• A team that takes pride in safe, OEM-correct repairs

What You'll Do

• Run pre-repair and post-repair diagnostic scans on every vehicle and document the results
• Diagnose collision-related mechanical and electrical damage, and flag findings to estimators so supplements get written fast
• Repair or replace suspension and steering parts: control arms, struts, knuckles, tie rods, steering racks and subframes
• Perform four-wheel alignments to OEM specs
• Repair cooling and A/C systems, including radiators, condensers, fans and lines, and recover and recharge refrigerant
• Diagnose and replace SRS components: airbags, pretensioners, crash sensors and modules
• Repair damaged wiring harnesses, connectors and lighting
• Remove and install engines, transmissions and axles when the body repair calls for it
• Research and follow OEM repair procedures and position statements on every job
• Road test vehicles and complete quality checks before delivery
• Keep repair orders accurate, including labor, parts, diagnostics and calibration results

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience as an automotive mechanical technician (collision or dealership experience strongly preferred)
• Strong diagnostic skills with scan tools, multimeters and OEM software
• Solid knowledge of suspension, steering, alignment, cooling, A/C, electrical and SRS systems
• ADAS calibration experience, or a strong willingness to learn
• Ability to read OEM repair procedures, wiring diagrams and service information
• Comfort working efficiently in a flat-rate, production environment
• Your own hand tools
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• EPA Section 609 certification, or the ability to get it within 30 days of hire

Bonus Points For

• ASE certifications, especially A4, A6, A7 and A8
• I-CAR training (Steering & Suspension, ADAS, or MET Platinum)
• OEM or Toyota-specific training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crawl and reach for long periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Comfort in a shop setting with noise, fumes and changing temperatures
• Safe operation of lifts, alignment machines and A/C equipment