Junior Automotive Technician
About The Position
The Junior Automotive Technician performs vehicle inspections, maintenance, and basic-to-intermediate repairs while developing diagnostic skills with guidance from experienced technicians. The role is suited to candidates with automotive training, shop experience, or mechanical aptitude who are ready to progress beyond basic maintenance. It offers hands-on coaching, training, and opportunities to advance into more senior technical or leadership roles. The position is based in an automotive shop in Longmont, Colorado. The technician works with customers, service advisors, managers, and shop teammates; follows company and state repair, inspection, safety, and environmental requirements; and works a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed. The role involves exposure to shop noise, dust, exhaust, automotive fluids and other materials, and temperature extremes, along with the physical activities described in the posting.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of automotive shop experience performing maintenance and basic repairs, or equivalent technical training.
- Mechanical aptitude and readiness to continue building automotive repair skills in a structured shop environment.
- Ability to follow written procedures, torque specifications, and safety standards.
- Willingness to ask for help, accept coaching, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
- Basic proficiency with shop technology, including digital vehicle inspection or multi-point inspection tools, scan tools for code retrieval, and computerized documentation systems.
- Ability to possess and use the basic tools required to perform the role.
- Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
- State Inspector License where applicable, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire if required by the store.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and walk around the building; regularly bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch; and lift or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds frequently.
- Vision sufficient to detect color and depth and to refocus; ability to use safety goggles or other PPE as required.
- Ability to communicate with customers, service advisors, managers, and shop teammates.
Nice To Haves
- Technical or vocational school training.
- ASE certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Brake service and/or alignment experience, where applicable.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Perform multi-point and digital vehicle inspections, documenting findings, measurements, and photos to company standards.
- Perform maintenance and entry-level repairs, including oil and fluid services, filters, batteries, tires, brakes, and basic cooling, starting, and charging services.
- Mount and dismount tires, balance and rotate tires, replace steering and suspension wear items, and perform fluid flushes with appropriate oversight.
- Perform basic diagnostics with guidance, including noise and vibration, brakes, starting and charging, code retrieval, and scan data; escalate complex or safety-critical concerns to a senior or lead technician.
- Follow repair procedures, including torque specifications, bleed procedures, and post-repair checks, and request verification when required.
- Conduct state safety and emissions inspections in applicable locations in accordance with company and state guidelines.
- Communicate findings, approval needs, and repair status to Store Managers and Service Advisors, and document recommendations in customer records.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area; properly use and care for tools, equipment, and vehicles; follow safety, PPE, and environmental and hazardous-waste requirements; and report hazards or equipment concerns.
- Collaborate with the team, accept coaching, participate in ongoing training, and complete other duties as assigned.
- Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, including bonus or commission opportunities.
- Paid training and hands-on development.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Employee discounts.
- Career advancement opportunities, including growth toward Automotive Technician, Senior Technician, Lead Technician, and other technical leadership roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
