ADAS Technician

Automotive Calibration Specialists (ACS) & Gary's Airbag Service (GAS) is now hiring an ADAS Technician for its Watsonville, CA location. ACS/GAS is a fast growing company that bases our business on upholding the integrity of our work and the safety of our customers. We work hard to maintain a positive work environment that is rich with ongoing learning and teamwork. We offer competitive weekly pay and medical benefits, as well as on the job training and ongoing tech support.

This is a full-time position responsible for complete dynamic/ static calibrations, AC evac/recharge for 1234YF, electrical diagnostics, and certain mechanical repairs by following OE specifications and repair standards. The technician will have all OEM scan tools required provided by our company to return the vehicle to pre-loss condition.

We look forward to you joining our team!

Responsibilities:

• Be customer service-focused first, with the ability to develop relationships and deliver operational consistency.
• Utilize various tools, diagnostic equipment, and IT support team to make the most effective calibrations, diagnostics, and repairs of vehicles.
• Perform static and dynamic ADAS Calibrations on foreign, domestic and EV (electric) vehicles onsite and at customer locations.
• Troubleshoot complex calibration repairs.
• Picking up and delivering vehicles as needed.
• Test drive vehicles after repairs are completed.
• Adequately explain ADAS calibration specifications and repair planning needs; to include collision repair center personnel, insurance adjusters, and direct customers.
• Complete interior R&I’s.
• Module Programming.
• Wiring/harness repairs.
• AC Evacuate Recharge on R1234YF systems.
• Continuously learning new technical information/techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Diagnostic Scan Tools preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in automotive repairs and/or diagnostics.
• Personable, friendly demeanor with “How can we help” customer service approach.
• Must be able to stand for long periods during the repair of a vehicle.
• Must be able to walk, sit, bend, push/pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach or crawl frequently.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and/or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet, or humid conditions. Must have the ability to work in a shop environment in inclement weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently.
• Requires frequent driving of company and customer vehicles.
• Extensive travel within the assigned area may be expected.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to comfortably navigate a computer.

Benefits:

• Room for growth!
• Competitive wages
• Paid PTO time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Monday through Friday work week!

Physical & Environmental

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, and is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and walk occasionally for long periods at a time. The employee may occasionally be required to reach with hands, arms and move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. In addition, abilities for assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned is required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

ACS/GAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an equal opportunity employer, ACS/GAS does not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on age, race, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

*This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Up to 50% travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Watsonville, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road