Automotive Technician
Team Car Care•Tacoma, WA
About The Position
The Automotive Technician is the mechanical repair expert in the service center, responsible for professionally servicing guests’ vehicles and ensuring high-quality work and an outstanding guest experience. Comprehensive training programs support certification to perform a range of mechanical services, including lubrication, core tasks, brakes, and tires. The role also includes providing training and supervision to the store’s Apprentice Teammate. Secondary duties 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 & Steering, Electrical Systems, and Heating & Air Conditioning.
- Automotive technical or trade school degree.
Responsibilities
- Promote teamwork to deliver timely and accurate guest care during all operating hours.
- Provide excellent guest service, including clear communication and feedback about guests’ vehicles.
- Keep the service center, particularly the workstation, clean and presentable.
- Perform complete disc or drum brake service, including replacing braking components and performing brake flushes.
- Understand and service braking systems, answer customer questions, and diagnose issues in the braking system.
- Diagnose vital vehicle components and make necessary repairs, including engine performance, suspension and steering, electrical systems, and heating and air conditioning.
- Use the current computer system and parts programs to prepare estimates for 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, 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 employee discount platform
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
