What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Technician Gas & Diesel position at Action Automotive and Towing Service?
Automotive Technician – Two Positions Available Overview
We are looking for two experienced Automotive Technicians to join our service team. These positions are ideal for technicians who are dependable, productive, mechanically strong, and capable of diagnosing and repairing vehicles correctly the first time.
Both technicians will perform general automotive diagnosis, repair, and maintenance on a wide variety of customer vehicles.
One of the two positions will also include maintaining and repairing our company fleet, which consists of a mix of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles. Experience with diesel diagnosis and repair is strongly preferred for this position.
We are looking for technicians who take pride in their work, can diagnose problems rather than simply replace parts, and understand the importance of quality repairs, safety, and productivity.
Duties
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of cars, light trucks, SUVs, and fleet vehicles.
- Perform diagnostics on engine, transmission, powertrain, electrical, suspension, steering, braking, HVAC, and other vehicle systems.
- Perform routine maintenance including oil changes, brakes, tires, fluid services, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
- Diagnose electrical concerns using scan tools, wiring diagrams, schematics, meters, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Repair and replace engines, transmissions, suspension components, steering components, electrical components, and other mechanical systems as needed.
- Perform wheel alignments and diagnose steering, suspension, and tire-related concerns.
- Diagnose warning lights, drivability concerns, electrical faults, and other complex vehicle issues.
- Properly document findings, recommended repairs, and completed work.
- Work efficiently with service advisors and other technicians to keep repairs moving through the shop.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow proper repair procedures and safety standards.
Company Fleet Responsibilities – One Position
One of these positions will have additional responsibility for servicing and repairing our company-owned fleet vehicles.
Fleet responsibilities may include:
- Preventative maintenance and scheduled services.
- Gasoline and diesel engine diagnosis and repair.
- Brake, suspension, steering, electrical, and drivability repairs.
- Check-engine light and warning-system diagnosis.
- Keeping fleet vehicles safe, dependable, and available for daily company operations.
- Identifying developing problems before they result in breakdowns or unnecessary downtime.
- Maintaining accurate service and repair records for fleet vehicles.
Diesel experience is strongly preferred for the fleet-focused position.
Qualifications
- Previous professional automotive technician experience required.
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic abilities.
- Experience with modern automotive scan tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and technical service information.
- Experience with engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brake, and electrical repairs.
- Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and vehicle safety.
- Diesel experience is highly desirable, particularly for the fleet position.
- GM experience is a plus.
- ADAS and wheel-alignment experience is a plus.
- ASE certifications are a plus but not required with equivalent experience.
- Must be dependable, organized, and capable of working independently.
- Must take pride in performing repairs correctly and efficiently.
What We’re Looking For
We aren't looking for someone who simply changes parts. We want technicians who can diagnose problems, think through repairs, work efficiently, and stand behind the quality of their work.
If you are an experienced technician looking for a shop where your skills, productivity, and reliability are valued, we want to hear from you.
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $50