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Sonic Automotive INC

Automotive Tire and Alignment Technician - Land Rover Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA, US Posted 1 month ago

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordUSCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
USCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it. Source: US Department of Labor visa filings (LCA) (US Department of Labor (OFLC), plus USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Position: Tire and Alignment Technician Reports to: Service Manager/Director Salary: $21 - $25 / hour, based on experience Duties and  Responsibilities: • Perform work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy • Examine vehicle and diagnose necessary repairs • Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts • Document work performed • Road-test vehicles when required or refer to the test technician • Maintain high safety and quality standards • Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes Automotive Technician Qualifications: • At least 1 year of previous Automotive Technician experience • Valid driver’s license and a good driving record • High school diploma or the equivalent • Manual dexterity  You may be the perfect fit for Automotive Technician at Land Rover Santa Monica if you have the following attributes: • Resilience, agile, and open to change • Great professional attitude and strong work ethic • Ability to follow directions and processes • Willingness to keep learning • Active-listening and strong communication skills • Respect for teammates • Excellent customer service mindset • Positive outlook Sonic Automotive CA offers the following Benefits: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (partially paid by company) • 401K • Paid vacation • Access to leadership and personal development programs • Casual dress code (The technician position has a pay scale consisting of the following: Wages include base hourly compensation of $21 - $25) All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines

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