Automotive Diesel Technician
About The Position
PFM Auto & Fleet in Zionsville, part of GreatWater Garage, is hiring an experienced Automotive Diesel Technician to perform quality vehicle inspections, maintenance, and repairs. The role combines the personal culture of a neighborhood shop with the tools, training, and support of the GreatWater network. Technicians are expected to work with integrity, craftsmanship, precision, and care, and to help customers keep their vehicles safe and reliable. The position offers hourly pay based on experience, with listed annual earnings of $45,760–$76,960+ depending on productivity. The shop is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–11 p.m. Technicians may need to work flexible hours or days, including evenings and weekends when the shop is open, and additional time may be required based on business needs. The work takes place in an automotive repair shop, with exposure to moderate noise, adverse weather, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust. The role involves physical activity including entering vehicles, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and moving around platforms and lifts. The technician also uses computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, diagnostic equipment, and personal automotive tools. GreatWater provides training and career-development opportunities, including a progression path involving ASE certifications and a minimum labor-productivity goal. Benefits begin on the date of hire, except the 401(k), which begins after 90 days of employment.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of Diesel Technician experience, or a combination of experience and training to perform as a Diesel Technician.
- Possess the state and local certifications required to legally perform the work.
- Have a valid U.S. driver's license, be insurable under the company's insurance policy, and be able to drive with passengers and perform drivability assessments.
- Be willing to earn ASE certifications and work toward becoming an A-Level Technician.
- Possess an up-to-date personal set of tools needed to repair vehicles.
- Knowledge and skill in diagnosing medium-, heavy-, and light-duty passenger automobiles, including using diagnostic trees and testing procedures to identify causes and needed repairs.
- Knowledge and ability to perform mechanical repairs and services on medium-, heavy-, and light-duty passenger automobiles, including removing and reinstalling parts and performing service procedures.
- Knowledge and skill in thoroughly inspecting medium-, heavy-, and light-duty passenger automobiles to identify services and repairs needed based on mileage and vehicle condition.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written English, including handwritten and typed communication.
- Ability to use computers and diagnostic tools to diagnose vehicles, look up repair instructions, and access Customer Management Software.
- Basic counting and math skills, including using a calculator.
- Ability to enter and exit vehicles without assistance, drive a motor vehicle with passengers, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to view monitors and use touch screens, mice, and keyboards.
- Ability to climb up and down and move over and under work platforms and lifts to access vehicles.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform major and fine motor movements needed for repairs, service, inspections, and shop cleaning.
- Ability to frequently reach overhead, push, pull, bend, stoop, and perform other major body movements.
- Possess a current valid driver's license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
- Ability to work flexible hours and days, including evenings and, when shops are open, weekends; additional time may be required depending on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Complete services and repairs on customer vehicles accurately and to a high standard of excellence, integrity, precision, and care.
- Keep Service Advisors updated on work-order status.
- Inspect each vehicle and quote needed repairs and services to customers.
- When asked, work directly with customers to explain vehicle condition and answer questions about services or repairs.
- Partner with office staff to support company sales goals with integrity.
- Perform quality control for fellow technicians and clean vehicles when the General Service Technician is unable to do so.
- Keep the shop clean, safe, and free of debris and hazards; prepare and maintain the work area.
- Help with other shop tasks as needed, such as running a shuttle, selling tickets, checking out customers, cleaning, or picking up parts.
- Complete other tasks assigned by the company or direct supervisor.
- Work toward maintaining ASE A4 and A5 certifications and obtaining ASE A6 and A7 certifications.
- Achieve and maintain at least 75% labor productivity, comparing attendance hours with invoiced hours.
Benefits
- Front-loaded paid time off
- Six paid holidays
- Paid parental leave (one week)
- Teammate discounts on services
- 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA match up to $15 per paycheck
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D ($25,000)
- Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 at no cost
- Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and life benefits
- Training and tuition reimbursement, including ASE test-fee reimbursement
- LEARN to EARN program with technician pay growth tied to ASE certifications
- Paid training and professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
