Longo Toyota is looking for a Wheel Repair Technician to join our amazing Team! As a Wheel Repair Technician, you'll be responsible for all wheel repairs across the dealership, including internal and guest repairs from Longo Lexus and Longo Toyota. Wheel repair consists of grinding, sanding and refinishing all types of wheel surfaces. Colorsanding, buffing and polishing is also included in this, as well as touch up paint applied to wheels

The Wheel Repair Technician has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Rate of $19.50.

This position is 100% on site at Longo Toyota in El Monte, CA.

Perks of working with us:

• 401k with a generous Company match
• Vacation (accruals earned on Full Time or Part Time status)
• Vision, dental, and medical care benefits available to any team full time team member
• Team member Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts with Corporate Partners like GE, Dell, Oakley, Yeti, Ray Ban, and many more….
• Development and growth opportunities
• Free Employee Parking
• On-site gym, free of charge to team members

• Responsible for assembling all interior items and assembling seating units for vehicle installation
• Accurately and efficiently install upholstery, leather, seat heaters, and seat coolers, and plug back any wire harness or electrical components of the vehicle per manufacturer specifications
• Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in and a meticulous work ethic in vehicle interiors, including the repair, modification, and refurbishment of vehicle seats, divans, sidewalls, flooring, overhead panels, and trim, including upholstery and re-upholstery of panels, liners, and sidewalls, to high degrees of finish quality and structural safety
• Consistently operate Hog ring gun, Steam gun, Vacuum suction stand, Tacker or bar tack machinery with precision and accuracy
• Knowledge of and ability to use all manner of power tools or hand tools required for removal and installation of vehicle interiors and seats

• A high school diploma or equivelent
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Fully proficient in mathematical principles and application (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying and percentages) 
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles; determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Good attention to detail, and ability to read and comprehend instructions and information in the English language.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

Physical Demands

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. Individual will be required to:

• Frequently bend, stretch, twist, or reach with their body, arms, and/or legs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including low and high temperatures, precipitation and wind, noisy environments, and small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Adjusting, moving, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Operating motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BECAUSE WE ARE AWESOME!

Benefits of working with us:

• Full suite of medical benefits, which includes health, dental and vision insurance.
• 401K with a generous Company match
• Team member discounts for cars, service, parts, and retail goods
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training and industry education through our in-house “Penske College” to help advance this position from a job to a career.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program because your friends will want to work where you do.
• Company and corporate partner discounts to companies like GE, Dell, Microsoft, Quicken, and many others.

ABOUT US

Longo Toyota and Longo Lexus, part of Penske Motor Group, LLC, is taking a different approach to automotive sales.  We understand that the wants and needs of our guest are changing every day.   By adapting and providing superior guest service has made Longo the #1 Toyota retailer for 50 consecutive years and the world’s largest dealership. 

We’re looking for Team Members who are eager, well-rounded, ambitious and who want to jump into a new and exciting career.  Our Learning & Development programs are geared to provide you with the proper introduction into the organization and our team of experts in every discipline will provide you the guidance needed to ensure your success. 

Some companies may promise the world by offering you a fancy title or tell you about a creative benefits program that doesn’t fit your personal needs.  We firmly believe in transparency with everything that we do and in providing a variety of benefit offerings that allow our Team Members to select those that are important to them.  With our average Team Member having been with Longo for more than 9-years, you can tell that these beliefs are deeply rooted in our culture.

If you have experience in any industry or organization that focuses on providing a superior guest experience, then apply today.

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