Automotive Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Technician is the service center’s mechanical repair expert, responsible for professionally servicing guests’ vehicles and delivering quality work and an outstanding guest experience. Training programs prepare technicians to perform a range of mechanical services, including lubrication, core tasks, brakes, and tires. The role includes diagnosing and repairing braking systems and other vehicle components, providing repair estimates using computer systems and parts-reference programs, and road-testing vehicles before and after service. Secondary duties may include fluid exchanges, fuel services, tire rotations, and gearbox service. The technician also 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 certification(s) in engine performance, suspension and steering, electrical systems, or 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 guest 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 and explain braking-system mechanics and servicing processes to customers.
- Diagnose and pinpoint braking-system issues.
- Diagnose vehicle components such as engine performance, suspension and steering, electrical systems, and heating and air conditioning, and make necessary repairs.
- Use the computer system and parts-reference programs to prepare parts and labor estimates.
- Road-test vehicles before and after service to verify that work meets standards.
- Perform secondary services as needed, such as 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.
- Tools provided at no cost to the employee.
- Employee discount.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Fleet referral bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
- Access to employee discounts through the PerkSpot platform.
- Paid time off 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
