Auto Service Technician: Diagnostics & Repairs

Kia of Abilene; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia of Abilene is seeking a Service Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles in Abilene, TX. You will diagnose issues, follow repair orders, and communicate with service advisors to ensure parts and approvals are obtained.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, ability to operate a manual transmission, and safe use of hand and power tools. The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and customer service in a busy dealership environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Basic math, reading and writing skills
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written or oral diagrammatic form
• Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations
• Strong mental aptitude
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong personal initiative
• Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle
• Ability to use a computer and 10 key calculator
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations
• General mechanical skills
• Aptitude to retain new information

Responsibilities

• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and perform repairs when authorized
• Communicate with the advisor and/or parts department to obtain needed parts
• Road-test vehicles when required
• Supervise work of any apprentice technicians as assigned
• Keep shop area neat and clean and account for dealership-owned tools
• Follow regulations governing hazardous wastes and safety procedures

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Strong verbal communication

Problem solving

Personal initiative

Operate standard transmission vehicle

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Computer and 10-key calculator

Job description

Kia of Abilene is seeking a Service Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles in Abilene, TX. You will diagnose issues, follow repair orders, and communicate with service advisors to ensure parts and approvals are obtained.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, ability to operate a manual transmission, and safe use of hand and power tools. The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and customer service in a busy dealership environment.