Automotive Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Technician is the service center’s mechanical repair expert, responsible for professionally servicing guests’ vehicles and ensuring high-quality work and an outstanding guest experience. Training programs prepare technicians to perform a range of mechanical services, including lubrication, brakes, and tires. The role also includes diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems, communicating clearly with guests, preparing parts and labor estimates using computer programs, and road-testing vehicles. Technicians may also perform ancillary services such as fluid exchanges, fuel services, tire rotations, and gearbox service. The technician provides training and supervision to the store’s Apprentice Teammate.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of automotive experience.
- 1–2 years of experience working on brake systems.
- ASE A5 – Brakes certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- ASE certifications in engine performance, suspension and steering, electrical systems, and heating and air conditioning.
- Automotive technical or trade school degree.
Responsibilities
- Promote teamwork to deliver timely and accurate guest care during operating hours.
- Provide excellent guest service, including clear communication and feedback about guests’ vehicles.
- Keep the service center and workstation clean and presentable.
- Perform complete disc or drum brake service, including replacing braking components and performing brake flushes.
- Understand braking systems and their servicing processes, answer customer questions, and diagnose brake-system issues.
- Diagnose vehicle systems including engine performance, suspension and steering, electrical systems, and heating and air conditioning, and make necessary repairs.
- Use computer systems and programs to prepare parts and labor estimates.
- Road-test vehicles before and after service to verify that work meets standards.
- Perform ancillary services as needed, including transmission and radiator fluid exchanges, fuel filter and fuel system services, tire rotations, and gearbox service.
- Provide training and supervision to the store’s Apprentice Teammate.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Biweekly bonus incentives
- Career advancement opportunities
- DailyPay
- No need to pay for tools
- Employee discount
- Employee referral bonuses
- Fleet referral bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- PerkSpot employee discount platform
- PTO after 180 days
- Spot bonuses through an internal rewards program
- Uniforms paid for and laundered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
