Service Technician - Costa Mesa, CA

Job description

Description

About Tesla

Tesla’s goal is to accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures EVs, as well as EV powertrain components for partners such as Toyota and Daimler. Tesla has delivered over 15,000 electric vehicles to customers in 31 countries. Model S is the world’s first premium sedan to be engineered from the ground up as an electric vehicle. Model S was named Motor Trend’s prestigious 2013 Car of the Year , achieved the best safety score of any car ever tested by the NHTSA , and Consumer Reports is calling it the best car it has ever tested.

Tesla Motors is committed to hiring and developing top talent from across the world for any given discipline. Our world-class teams operate with a non-conventional automotive product development philosophy of high inter-disciplinary collaboration, flat organizational structure, and technical contribution at all levels. You will be expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate. These jobs are not for everyone, you must have a genuine passion for producing the best vehicles in the world. Without passion, you will find what we're trying to do too difficult.

The Role

We are looking for a vehicle technician to work on one of the most progressive vehicles in the world. This position is customer facing, so solid customer service skills combined with exceptional 'hands on' technical ability go hand in hand. This position is located at the service center; however, it may require travel occasionally. Communication is highly important. Excellent Oral and Written communication required. If you are able to deliver strong customer satisfaction consistently, are motivated and a team player, we are interested in speaking with you.

Responsibilities:

· Performs entry-level work in the inspection, repair, and service of Tesla electric vehicles.
· Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools.
· Perform equipment inspections, adjustments and certifications.
· Pick up and deliver customer vehicles using full size van and 20ft trailer.
· Perform Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) of new cars.
· Maintain records of time and materials.
· Order shop supplies and parts.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
· Help maintain vehicle cleanliness of customer cars.
· Support journeymen technicians as needed
· Knowledge of: Methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles. Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand power tools, shop tools, and automotive and electrical test equipment
· Efficient skills in basic automotive techniques related to repair and servicing of automobiles.

Requirements:

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions with attention to detail.
· Willingness to learn new and innovative automotive technologies.
· Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public.
· Perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting.
· Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines.
· Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.
· Clean driving record is imperative
· High School Diploma.
· Associate Degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology a plus
· Retail automotive service experience a plus.

Tesla is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.