Automotive Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Technician is the service center’s mechanical repair expert, responsible for professionally servicing guest vehicles and delivering high-quality work and an outstanding guest experience. Training programs support certification to perform mechanical services including lubrication, core tasks, brakes, and tires. The role includes brake-system diagnosis, service, and repair; diagnosis and potential repair of other vehicle systems; preparing parts and labor estimates using computer systems and automotive parts applications; and road-testing vehicles before and after service. Secondary work 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 certifications in engine performance, suspension and steering, electrical systems, and heating and air conditioning are preferred.
- Automotive technical or trade school degree is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Promote teamwork to provide accurate, timely 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 procedures and answer customer questions.
- Diagnose and pinpoint brake-system issues.
- Diagnose vehicle components such as engine performance, suspension and steering, electrical systems, and heating and air conditioning, and potentially make necessary repairs.
- Use the current computer system and applications 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, 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 access to discounts on products and services.
- PTO after 180 days.
- Spot bonuses through the 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
