O'Brien Mitsubishi Technician Assistant

O'Brien Auto Team of Bloomington- Normal•Normal, IL

About The Position

O’Brien Auto Team is hiring an entry-level Automotive Technician Assistant for its Service Department. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role with no Saturday work. The position is suitable for someone who enjoys hands-on work with vehicles and wants to learn automotive skills; previous dealership experience is not required, and training is available. The assistant supports technicians and the daily operation of the service department. Duties include preparing and cleaning customer vehicles, checking fluids and tire pressure, refueling vehicles, charging batteries, moving vehicles around the dealership, tracking vehicle locations and status, maintaining shop areas, and restocking supplies. The role also offers opportunities to learn basic automotive service procedures, shop safety, and dealership operations, with potential to develop skills and advance within the service department. Candidates need a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, a high school diploma or GED, and basic mechanical knowledge or an interest in learning. They should be dependable, hardworking, willing to learn, able to follow instructions and work as part of a team, and able to work in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic mechanical knowledge or an interest in learning automotive skills.
Dependable, hardworking attitude and willingness to learn.
Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
Ability to work in various weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist automotive technicians with daily service department tasks.
Clean and prepare customer vehicles inside and out.
Check and top off fluids, check tire pressure, refuel vehicles, and charge batteries.
Move vehicles safely throughout the dealership.
Track vehicle locations and status.
Maintain clean, organized service bays, drive lanes, and parking areas.
Restock supplies and help keep the shop running smoothly.
Work with technicians, service advisors, and other team members to support daily operations.
Learn basic automotive service procedures, shop safety, and dealership operations.

Benefits

Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
$25,000 company-paid life insurance.
Optional supplemental insurance coverage.
401(k) with company match up to $500 per year.
Vacation starting after one year.
PTO earned monthly after 90 days.
Paid holidays.
Hands-on experience working alongside experienced technicians.
Opportunity to develop automotive skills and advance within the service department.
Team-focused work environment that values employee development.
Monday–Friday schedule with no Saturday work.