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
Ready to join a shop that does it right? Apply today!
Toyota of Boerne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
