Advanced Automotive Diagnostics Specialist

5 Star Auto Plaza; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Auto Plaza in St. Charles, MO is seeking an experienced automotive technician. The role emphasizes diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and drivability issues from scan data and wiring diagrams, and performing repairs to exact specifications.

Ideal candidates will have modern-vehicle experience, strong diagnostic skills, and their own tool set, with a valid license and attention to detail. This is a full-time position with competitive hourly pay and a 40-hour guarantee.

Qualifications

• Real automotive diagnostic and repair experience on modern vehicles.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with professional scan tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Comfortable reading wiring diagrams and flow charts.
• Working knowledge of computer controlled systems on today’s vehicles.
• Detail oriented; verify the fix before the car leaves the bay.
• Able to work independently without supervision.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have your own complete set of tools including an up-to-date scanner.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, and drivability problems and get to the actual root cause.
• Work from scan data, wiring diagrams, flow charts, and factory service information rather than guesswork.
• Perform thorough vehicle inspections and recommend the repairs the vehicle actually needs.
• Complete repairs accurately and efficiently, to spec, every time.
• Document your diagnostic path and your completed work clearly enough that the next person can follow it.
• Keep a clean, safe, organized bay.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Tool proficiency

Education

ASE certifications (bonus)

Tools

Professional scan tools

Diagnostic equipment

Complete tool set

Job description

5 Star Auto Plaza in St. Charles, MO is seeking an experienced automotive technician. The role emphasizes diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and drivability issues from scan data and wiring diagrams, and performing repairs to exact specifications.

Ideal candidates will have modern-vehicle experience, strong diagnostic skills, and their own tool set, with a valid license and attention to detail. This is a full-time position with competitive hourly pay and a 40-hour guarantee.