Mechanical Technician

Automotive Calibration Specialists (ACS) & Gary's Airbag Service (GAS) is growing, and we’re looking for a hands-on ADAS Technician to join our Watsonville team. We pride ourselves on doing the job right, keeping our customers safe, and building a work environment that’s positive, collaborative, and full of learning opportunities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive weekly pay + medical benefits
• On-the-job training and ongoing tech support
• A team atmosphere where your skills and growth are valued
• All OEM scan tools provided – you focus on the work, we provide the gear

What You’ll Do:

• Perform dynamic and static ADAS calibrations
• Handle AC evacuation and recharge for 1234YF systems
• Conduct electrical diagnostics
• Complete certain mechanical repairs following OE specifications and repair standards
• Ensure every vehicle leaves in pre-loss condition

We’re looking for someone who’s motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to grow with us. If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you on 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.
• 5+ years’ experience in automotive repairs and/or diagnostics.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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: $38.00 - $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person