Senior Auto Technician

  • Job Reference: 2951967358-2
  • Date Posted: 2 September 2026
  • Hiring Company: Cox Automotive
  • Location: Mesquite, Texas
  • Salary: $65,000 to $88,000
  • Job Category: Trades & Services, Maintenance/Installation/Repair, Mechanics/Technicians
  • Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Description

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Auto Technician for 2nd shift to support our innovative automotive services operations. In this role, you'll perform advanced diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of vehicles, ensuring safety, reliability, and optimal performance. You'll leverage modern diagnostic tools, telematics, and shop systems to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues, document all work, and help keep high-volume operations running smoothly. Working within Cox Automotive's collaborative, people-first culture, you'll mentor junior techs, uphold rigorous safety and quality standards, and contribute to solutions that support dealers and consumers across leading brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim, and Dealertrack. Enjoy strong benefits, growth opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of automotive retail and mobility on a stable 2nd shift schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance on a variety of vehicles and systems
  • Ensure work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards on 2nd shift operations
  • Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues
  • Document all services, parts used, and repair steps in company systems
  • Collaborate with teammates and service managers to prioritize workloads and meet turnaround targets
  • Support training and mentoring of junior technicians on best practices and shop safety
  • Communicate findings and repair recommendations clearly to supervisors or internal customers

Required Skills

  • Automotive diagnostics
  • Drivetrain repair
  • Brake systems service
  • Electrical systems troubleshooting
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Use of diagnostic tools/scanners
  • Shop safety compliance
  • Service documentation
  • Telematics/connected vehicle systems
  • Customer communication