AUTO TECH - Little Rock, AR

Purcell Tire & Service Centers; Mabelvale (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Purcell Tire & Service Centers in Arkansas is seeking a skilled automotive technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain customer vehicles. You will test drive vehicles, use diagnostic tools, and perform wheel alignments and safety inspections.

The role requires 3–5 years’ experience, an associate degree or trade school, and a valid driver’s license. ASE certification is preferred but not required. Join a team committed to safety, quality work, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Trade School completed.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• ASE Certification is preferred but not required.
• Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Test drive customer vehicles and operate diagnostic devices.
• Diagnose and repair check engine, air bag, ABS, and traction control systems.
• Repair brakes, suspension, cooling, electrical, and other major automotive systems.
• Follow checklists to inspect belts, hoses, steering, spark plugs, brakes, fuel, wheel bearings.
• Perform wheel alignment service.
• Conduct state safety and emissions inspections.
• Perform general service tasks and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Adhere to Purcell’s safety culture and protect company assets.
• Maintain tools and report to management.
• Regular attendance as scheduled.
• Physical requirements as listed in job description.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Test driving

Vehicle diagnostics

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's Degree or Trade School

Job description

Description

MISSION

To provide safe, quality automotive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to customer vehicles

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Test drive customer vehicles and run diagnostic devices
• Perform accurate diagnosis of check engine, air bag, antilock, and traction control lights
• Diagnose and repair issues that cause vibration and noise
• Perform mechanical repairs of brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, and all other major automotive systems
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Perform wheel alignment service
• Perform state safety and emissions inspections
• Perform General Service tasks as necessary
• Maintain tools and a clean work area
• Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
• Protect company assets
• Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
• Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
• Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education: Associate's Degree or Trade School
• Minimum Job-Specific Experience: 3-5 years
• ASE Certification is PREFFERED but not required
• Driver’s License Required: Yes