Automotive Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Technician is the service center’s mechanical repair expert, responsible for professionally servicing guests’ vehicles and delivering high-quality work and an outstanding guest experience. Comprehensive training programs support certification to perform a range of mechanical services, including lubrication, core services, brakes, and tires. The role includes diagnosing and repairing braking systems and other vital vehicle components, communicating clearly with guests, preparing parts and labor estimates using computer programs, and road-testing vehicles before and after service. The technician also helps train and supervise the store’s apprentice teammate. Secondary work may include fluid exchanges, fuel services, tire rotations, and gearbox service.
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 are preferred.
- An automotive technical or trade school degree is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of the team to provide timely, 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 component replacement and brake flushes.
- Understand braking systems and service procedures, answer customer questions, and diagnose braking-system issues.
- Diagnose vital vehicle components, including engine performance, suspension and steering, electrical systems, and heating and air conditioning, and make necessary repairs.
- Use the current computer system and programs such as ALLDATA and parts-store applications to prepare parts and labor estimates.
- Road-test vehicles before and after service to ensure work meets standards.
- Perform secondary services as needed, including transmission and radiator fluid exchanges, fuel filter replacement and fuel-system cleaning, 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 access to employee discounts on products and services, including travel, electronics, and concerts.
- PTO after 180 days.
- Spot bonuses through an internal rewards program.
- Paid and laundered uniforms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
