Automotive Technician

GreatWater 360 Auto Care•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Thom's Four Wheel Drive, a GreatWater Garage shop in Chicago, is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to perform quality vehicle inspections, maintenance, and repairs. The shop combines a neighborhood-shop culture with the tools, training, and support of the GreatWater network, with an emphasis on honesty, craftsmanship, teamwork, and doing the job right the first time. The role includes maintenance and repair work across tires, steering and suspension, brakes, basic electrical systems, and vehicle fluid services. Technicians complete Digital Vehicle Inspections to identify vehicle needs and help keep customers’ vehicles safe and reliable. The role also involves maintaining an organized shop and developing technical skills and certifications, with opportunities for career advancement. The position is based at 4118 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641. Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST. Pay is $45,760–$76,960+ annually, depending on productivity. Flexible hours or days may include evenings and, if the shop is open, weekends; additional time may be required depending on business needs.

Requirements

At least 1 year of Automotive Technician experience, or a combination of experience and training to be an Automotive Technician.
Required state and local certifications to legally perform the work.
Current and valid driver's license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
ASE A4 Suspension and/or ASE A5 Brakes certification for a Technician (C).
Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
Experience performing inspections and maintenance services.
Ability to accurately identify repair needs through DVI inspections.
Knowledge of basic electrical systems and vehicle components.
Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
Ability to work flexible hours or days, including evenings and, if the shop is open, weekends; additional time may be required depending on business needs.
Ability to get into and out of various vehicles without assistance and drive a motor vehicle with passengers.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to use monitors, touch screens, mice, and keyboards; climb around work platforms and lifts; stand for long periods; and perform frequent reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and other major and fine motor movements.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work toward becoming a B Level Automotive Technician.

Responsibilities

Perform oil changes and scheduled maintenance services.
Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) to identify vehicle needs.
Perform tire service, rotations, repairs, and TPMS service.
Install and service wipers, bulbs, filters, and fluids.
Perform cooling-system, brake-fluid, and transmission flush services.
Inspect and repair steering and suspension systems.
Inspect and repair brakes and braking systems.
Perform basic electrical system diagnostics and repairs.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Maintain ASE A4 and A5 certifications and work toward ASE A6 and A7 certifications.
Achieve and maintain at least 75% labor productivity when comparing attendance hours to 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% contributed and 50% of the next 2%.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account (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.