Optical technician Jobs in Houston, TX

What's Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

You can find DriveTime's tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach, eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where you're located, if you've got DRIVE and you're looking to make an impact, we'd love for you to make a difference with us!

That's Nice, But What's the Job?

Responsibilities of the Job (Or Better Known as, Your Next Destination)

In short, the Elite Technician includes bumper-to-bumper repairs, part replacements and all advanced repairs and builds. The great part, no customers, ever - just you doing what you do best! Fixing Cars!

In long, our Elite Auto Technicians are responsible for:

• Mechanically inspecting vehicles for safety and drivability while documenting findings into our inventory management system.
• Working with Reconditioning Center Management to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle.
• Advanced automotive repairs.
• Must be proficient in the Cooling, braking, charging, steering/suspension, AC and electrical system Components.
• Identifying and completing repairs effectively the first time, to minimize re-work and delays in production.
• Test driving repaired vehicles to ensure that the problem has been completely fixed.
• Work in ways that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (The Good Stuff)

• Industry Experience. Minimum of 5 years on the job experience performing light to medium line work. (Brakes, Engine, Steering/Suspension, Cooling, A/C, Electrical). ASE certified a plus, but not required.
• Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together to win together.
• A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!
• Timely. Being “fashionably late” is great outside the job, but on the job you'll need to adhere to regular and predictable attendance.
  

Requirements (a.k.a. What You Need to Get the Job Done)

• High School Diploma or GED required, ASE Master is nice to have.
• Vocational/Technical degree or professional experience equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• This role typically requires 5+ years of experience and the ability to work on all makes and models (Domestic, European and Asian brands).
• You must own your own tool set.

Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment.

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
• But Wait, There's More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We're as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we'll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well... money matters!
• No Customers. No worries. Just do what you love. Repair cars.
• Consistent Work Schedule. We are strong believers in work/life balance. We're closed on Sundays to give our employees valued time with family and friends.
• No Weekends, No Problems. Take it easy on the weekends (the only exception is during our peak season when business is booming).
• Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we'll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don't forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we'll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!

This is a safety sensitive position.