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. This role is intended for someone with automotive training, hands-on shop experience, or strong mechanical aptitude who is ready to progress beyond basic maintenance. The position offers coaching, hands-on development, and opportunities to advance into technical and leadership roles. The role is based in an automotive shop and involves exposure to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature extremes. The technician must follow safety, personal protective equipment, environmental, and hazardous-waste requirements, and work a flexible schedule that may include weekends as needed.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of automotive shop experience performing maintenance and basic repairs, or equivalent technical training.
- 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 or multi-point inspection tools, scan tools for code retrieval, and computerized documentation systems.
- Ability to possess and use the basic tools needed 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 one within 30 days of hire if required by the store.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
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 and accurately document findings, measurements, and photos to company standards.
- Complete maintenance and entry-level repairs, including oil and fluid services, filters, batteries, tires, brakes, and basic cooling, starting, and charging services.
- Perform tire mounting and dismounting, balancing, rotations, steering and suspension wear-item replacement, and 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, following company and state guidelines.
- Communicate findings, required approvals, 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, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
