Automotive Technician

Penske Automotive Group•Chester Springs, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

CarShop is hiring an Automotive Technician for its busy, high-performing shop in Chester Springs. The role offers $50,000–$100,000+ annual earning potential based on experience and efficiency, flat-rate opportunities, quarterly technician incentives, and an advertised sign-on bonus of up to $6,000. Technicians receive consistent repair volume, technician-friendly labor times, modern diagnostic equipment and shop technology, and support from the Parts Department. The position also offers career growth opportunities within CarShop and Penske Automotive Group, along with training and development programs. The technician diagnoses, tests, and repairs a wide range of automotive systems on domestic and import vehicles, following repair orders and dealer and manufacturer standards. The role requires accurate, efficient work; clear communication of diagnoses and repairs to service advisors and customers; and attention to repair quality, vehicle cleanliness, and shop safety. The technician works primarily in an automotive shop, with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and safety hazards. There is no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two to five years of experience as an Automotive Technician is required.
Proven record of achieving or exceeding performance goals as an Automotive Technician or Mechanic.
Working knowledge of shop equipment, including diagnostic tools, alignment systems, wheel and tire equipment, and air-conditioning equipment.
Strong communication and customer-service skills, including the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
Reliable and dependable, with a strong work ethic.
Team-oriented, flexible, and focused on customer service and quality work.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to learn and stay current with changing automotive technology.
Ability to use technical reference materials and manuals in written and online formats.
Effective time management and prioritization skills, with strong attention to detail.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment background, drug, and Motor Vehicle Record checks.
Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing; regular pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping, walking, and repetitive motion; and lifting or carrying heavy objects with assistance devices as described.

Nice To Haves

ASE certification.
State and Emissions License.
Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, with related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, and air-conditioning systems to specification.
Work on a wide variety of domestic and import vehicles, including repairs beyond warranty work.
Complete repair-order work efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealer and manufacturer standards.
Perform automotive troubleshooting and testing.
Propose practical, cost-effective solutions to problems and process improvements.
Explain mechanical diagnoses and required repairs clearly to service advisors and customers.
Provide labor and time estimates for additional repairs.
Repair vehicles accurately, keep them clean, and road-test them to verify repair quality.
Maintain a clean and organized shop environment.
Follow processes that support quality and safety.