Automotive Diesel Technician

GreatWater 360 Auto Care•Zionsville, IN

12d•$45,760 - $76,960•Onsite

About The Position

PFM Auto & Fleet - Zionsville, a GreatWater Garage, is seeking an experienced Automotive Diesel Technician to perform quality inspections, maintenance, and repairs that help customers keep their vehicles safe and reliable. The shop combines a neighborhood-shop culture with the tools, training, and support of the GreatWater network, emphasizing honesty, craftsmanship, teamwork, and doing the job right the first time. The stated annual pay range is $45,760–$76,960+, depending on productivity. The technician completes repairs and services with excellence, integrity, precision, and care; communicates work-order progress to Service Advisors; inspects vehicles and identifies needed repairs and services; and may explain vehicle conditions and recommended work directly to customers. The role also includes supporting shop sales goals with integrity, quality-checking other technicians’ work, cleaning and preparing vehicles and the shop, promoting safety, and helping with other tasks needed to keep the shop operating smoothly. The position offers training and career-development opportunities, including maintaining ASE A4 and A5 certifications, obtaining ASE A6 and A7 certifications, and reaching and maintaining at least 75% labor productivity. The work is performed in an automotive repair shop with exposure to moderate noise, adverse weather, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust. Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–11 p.m. The role may require flexible hours, evenings, weekends when the shop is open, and additional time based on business needs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Diesel Technician experience, or a combination of experience and training sufficient to work as a Diesel Technician.
Possess required state and local certifications to legally perform the work.
Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license, be insurable under the company insurance policy, and be able to drive vehicles 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 set of personal 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 the cause of customer complaints and the repairs needed.
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 repairs and services needed based on mileage and vehicle condition.
Ability to communicate in English verbally and in written forms, including handwritten and typed communications.
Ability to use computers and diagnostic tools to diagnose vehicles, look up repair instructions, and access Customer Management Software.
Ability to count and perform basic mathematical functions using a calculator.
Ability to enter and exit various vehicles without assistance and drive a motor vehicle with passengers.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to view a monitor and use touch screens, mice, and keyboards.
Ability to climb up and down, and over and under, work platforms and lifts to access vehicles for repair.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform major and fine motor movements needed for repairs, services, 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 have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
Ability to work flexible hours and days, including evenings and weekends when shops are open; additional time may be required based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Accurately complete services and repairs on customers’ vehicles to a high standard of quality, integrity, precision, and care.
Keep Service Advisors continually updated on work-order status.
Inspect each vehicle and identify and quote needed repairs and services.
When requested, work directly with customers to explain vehicle conditions and answer questions about needed 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 other hazards; clean and prepare the shop as needed.
Promote a safe work environment.
Assist with other tasks needed to maintain shop operations, including shuttle driving, selling tickets, checking out customers, cleaning, and picking up parts, when safe to do so.
Complete other tasks assigned by the Company or direct supervisor.
Maintain ASE A4 and A5 certifications, pursue ASE A6 certification, and obtain ASE A7 certification.
Achieve and maintain at least 75% labor productivity by comparing attendance hours with invoiced hours.

Benefits

Front-loaded paid time off and 6 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave (1 week).
Teammate discounts on services.
401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2%; begins after 90 days of employment.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
HSA match up to $15 per paycheck.
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage ($25,000).
Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 at no cost.
Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and life benefits.
Paid training and professional development.
Tuition reimbursement, including ASE test-fee reimbursement.
ASE certification incentives.
LEARN to EARN program with technician pay growth tied to ASE certifications.
Modern tools and equipment.
Career advancement opportunities.