Automotive Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Technician performs mechanical repairs and services on guest vehicles at a service center, with the goal of delivering quality work and an excellent guest experience. Training programs support certification to perform services including lubrication, core maintenance tasks, brakes, and tires. The role involves diagnosing and repairing brake systems and other vehicle components, communicating clearly with guests about their vehicles, preparing estimates using computer systems and parts-reference 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 certification in engine performance, suspension and steering, electrical systems, or heating and air conditioning.
- Automotive technical or trade school degree.
Responsibilities
- Promote teamwork to provide 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 brake-system mechanics and servicing processes and answer customer questions.
- Diagnose and pinpoint brake-system issues.
- Diagnose vehicle components, potentially 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 All DATA, AutoZone, O'Reilly, Advance Auto Parts, and NAPA to estimate parts and labor.
- 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 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 platform access to 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
Education Level
High school or GED
