Automotive Technician

GreatWater 360 Auto Care • Rockford, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tire Tracks - Rockford, a GreatWater Garage Shop, is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs that help customers keep their vehicles safe and reliable. The role combines the culture of a neighborhood shop with the tools, training, and support of the GreatWater network, and emphasizes integrity, craftsmanship, teamwork, and completing work correctly.

The technician performs routine services and repairs across tires, brakes, steering and suspension, basic electrical systems, and other vehicle components. The position offers hourly pay based on experience, training and professional development, and opportunities to advance. Technicians are encouraged to maintain or earn ASE certifications and achieve and maintain at least 75% labor productivity, measured by invoiced hours compared with attendance hours.

The position is based at 3119 11th St, Rockford, IL 61109. The shop’s stated hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The role operates in an automotive repair shop, with exposure to moderate noise, adverse weather, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust. Flexible hours or days, including evenings and weekends when the shop is open, may be required, and additional time may be needed depending on business needs. The job involves vehicle access and driving, lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, and frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and other movements involved in repairs and shop work.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Automotive Technician experience, or a combination of experience and training to work as an Automotive Technician.
• Required state and local certifications to legally perform the work.
• Current and valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Technician (C) should have ASE A4 Suspension and/or ASE A5 Brakes certification.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
• Experience performing inspections and maintenance services.
• Ability to accurately identify repair needs through DVI inspections.
• Knowledge of basic electrical systems and vehicle components.
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
• Ability to get into and out of various vehicles without assistance and drive a motor vehicle with passengers.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to view a monitor and use touch screens, mice, and keyboards.
• Ability to climb up and down and over and under work platforms and lifts to access vehicles for repair.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform fine and major motor movements required for repairs, services, inspections, and shop cleaning.
• Ability to reach overhead, push, pull, bend, stoop, and perform other frequent body movements.
• Ability to work flexible hours or days, including evenings and weekends when shops are open; additional time may be required depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work toward becoming a B Level Automotive Technician.
• ASE A6 Electrical Systems certification.
• ASE A7 Heating and Air Conditioning certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform oil changes and scheduled maintenance services.
• Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) to identify vehicle needs and repair requirements.
• Perform tire service, rotations, repairs, and TPMS service.
• Install and service wipers, bulbs, filters, and fluids.
• Perform cooling system, brake fluid, and transmission flush services.
• Inspect and repair steering and suspension systems.
• Inspect and repair brakes and braking systems.
• Perform basic electrical system diagnostics and repairs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Maintain ASE A4 and A5 certifications, obtain ASE A6 and A7 certifications, and achieve and maintain at least 75% labor productivity.

Benefits

• Front-loaded paid time off.
• Six paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave (one week).
• Teammate discounts on services.
• 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2%; begins on the 90th date of employment.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• HSA match up to $15 per paycheck.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D ($25,000).
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 at no cost.
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and life benefits.
• Training and tuition reimbursement, including ASE test fee reimbursement.
• LEARN to EARN program with technician pay growth tied to ASE certifications.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed