Automotive Fleet Mechanic - All Levels

Master's Transportation•Kansas City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Master’s Transportation is hiring automotive technicians at all skill levels for its Kansas City, Missouri headquarters. The role performs inspections, maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and vehicle upfitting on automobiles, vans, buses, and fleet vehicles. Responsibilities are assigned according to skill level, experience, certifications, and demonstrated competency. Technicians help ensure vehicles operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable standards while maintaining workmanship, productivity, and customer-service expectations. The role has four progression levels. Technician I performs routine maintenance and basic repairs while developing technical and diagnostic skills with guidance. Technician II independently handles most routine service and repair work, along with moderate diagnostics and repairs. Technician III performs advanced diagnostics and repairs, specialized fleet work, and provides technical guidance to lower-level technicians. Technician IV is the Service Shop Foreman, who supervises and coordinates shop work while also performing hands-on mechanical and diagnostic work. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Service Manager. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with three schedule options between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. A valid unrestricted driver’s license is required. The position is safety-sensitive; employees may be subject to drug and alcohol testing under company policy and applicable law. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, working in confined or awkward positions and beneath vehicles, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, with exposure to automotive chemicals, lubricants, fuels, cleaning agents, and loud noise. Required personal protective equipment must be worn.

Requirements

Valid unrestricted driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
High school diploma or GED is required for Technician I, Technician II, and Technician IV; Technician IV explicitly requires a high school diploma or GED.
Technician I: 0–2 years of automotive service job experience or completion of an accredited automotive service program.
Technician II: 2–5 years of automotive service job experience and ability to perform repairs independently.
Technician II: Possession of most tools required for assigned job duties.
Technician III: Seven or more years of automotive technician experience and advanced diagnostic and repair proficiency.
Technician III: Possession of most tools necessary to perform assigned work.
Technician IV: Proven experience as a lead technician, senior mechanic, or shop foreman in a service center or similar environment.
Technician IV: At least 7 years of automotive, heavy-duty, bus, fleet, or diesel technician experience, including advanced diagnostic capability and prior technical guidance or shop leadership.
Technician IV: Demonstrated mastery of diesel engine diagnostics, electrical/multiplex systems, aftertreatment systems, drivability concerns, HVAC controls, brake systems, steering and suspension, chassis systems, and safety-critical inspections.
Technician IV: Ability to coordinate workflow, assign repair priorities, support technician productivity, and reinforce quality and safety standards.
Technical aptitude, diagnostic skills, problem solving, time management, attention to detail, customer service, communication, computer and tablet proficiency, sense of urgency, innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands and work safely around vehicles, equipment, automotive substances, and loud noise.

Nice To Haves

ASE certifications.
DOT Inspection Certification.
MVI License.
EPA 609/A/C Certification.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability to obtain one within six months.
Experience with diesel engines, buses, vans, and fleet vehicles.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicles and equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance services and test vehicle systems and components.
Use diagnostic tools, computerized equipment, and maintenance procedures to identify and address vehicle issues.
Complete repair orders, work orders, time records, and supporting documentation accurately.
Follow company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable company, DOT, and safety standards.
Maintain productivity and quality standards and keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
Participate in ongoing technical training and development.
Technician I: Perform oil changes, lubrication services, fluid checks, tire rotations, preventive maintenance inspections, and basic repairs; replace basic wear items; assist higher-level technicians; and perform vehicle transport and portering as needed.
Technician II: Diagnose and repair light-duty steering, suspension, braking, HVAC, tune-up, and drivability issues; perform diesel maintenance, comprehensive inspections, multi-point inspections, and repair recommendations; and mentor Technician I employees.
Technician III: Perform advanced electrical, drivability, computer-controlled, diesel, engine, transmission, HVAC, heavy-line, suspension, braking, alignment, welding, and exhaust work; perform vehicle upfitting and modifications; and provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians.
Technician IV: Lead and supervise shop technicians, assign jobs, monitor performance and productivity, and coordinate repair workflow and priorities.
Technician IV: Perform hands-on mechanical and diagnostic work as needed, inspect completed work, train and mentor technicians, and help troubleshoot complex issues.
Technician IV: Enforce shop safety standards and company policies; communicate job status, parts needs, delays, and customer concerns; monitor shop equipment and maintenance; support parts inventory control; and ensure accurate repair orders and time tracking.