Automotive Service Technician 1,2

Blain's Farm & Fleet • Rockford, IL

16d

About The Position

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet, the Automotive Service Technician performs a range of services and duties in the Automotive Service Center. Work may include customer service, tire repair and installation, wheel balancing, installation of batteries, headlamps, and other basic automotive parts, oil changes, brake system repairs, and other duties assigned with progressive on-the-job training. The posting lists Technician levels 1 and 2 in the role title; it also gives certification requirements for Michigan Tech Levels II and III.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have great communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work evenings when needed and at least every other weekend.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
• For Michigan stores only, ASE A4 and A6 certifications are required for Tech Level II; ASE A3, A4, A5, and A6 certifications or equivalent Michigan certifications are required for Tech Level III.

Nice To Haves

• Prior auto repair experience is preferred.
• Prior retail experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Repair and install tires.
• Balance wheels.
• Install batteries, head lamps, and other basic automotive parts.
• Perform oil changes.
• Repair brake systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with progressive on-the-job training.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits, plus short- and long-term disability, life insurance, ancillary benefits, and identity theft protection, for full-time associates beginning on their 91st day of full-time employment.
• Pet insurance.
• Major holidays and birthdays off.
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs.
• Associate discount on name brands.
• Internal recognition programs.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid ASE testing and certifications.
• Saturday and Sunday weekend premium pay of $2.50 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed