Auto Technician

Socket.dev; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Dobbs Tire & Auto Center is hiring experienced Automotive Technicians to join our high-performing team. We offer guaranteed weekly hours with a flag-rate pay structure, and a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.

We seek ASE-certified technicians or those with significant shop experience, capable of diagnostics, tire work, and general maintenance. A Missouri State Inspector license or ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• ASE certifications or 5+ years of automotive technician experience in a professional shop.
• Missouri State Inspector License or ability to obtain one.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills.
• Experience with tire installation, wheel balancing, steering, suspension, and automotive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain vehicles to ensure safe operation.
• Perform wheel alignments, tire services, brake repairs, inspections, steering and suspension work.
• Use diagnostic tools and maintain service documentation.
• Collaborate with team to keep the shop safe and efficient.
• Explain repair recommendations to customers with professional service.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical repair skills

Customer service

Education

ASE certifications

Missouri State Inspector License

Job description

Automotive Technician / Auto Mechanic – ASE Certified

$20.00–$45.00 Hourly | Flag Rate Pay Guaranteed 40 Hours Weekly

Join the Driven by Dobbs family at the number one-rated auto shop in town! Dobbs Tire & Auto Center is hiring experienced Automotive Technicians to join our high-performing team. We’re looking for technicians who take pride in quality work, strong diagnostics, and delivering reliable service to customers.

If you’re ASE certified, or bring significant hands-on shop experience, we’d love to meet you. We offer guaranteed weekly hours, strong benefits, and real career growth in a fast-paced environment where your skills make an impact!

Why You’ll Love Dobbs

• We offer a flag rate compensation structure with 40 guaranteed hours per week.
• Technicians earn competitive pay ranging from $20.00 to $45.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• Our full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Employees can participate in a 401(k) plan with company match.
• We provide paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Team members have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.
• This is an opportunity to join one of the top-rated automotive service providers in the area.

What Our Technicians Do

• Technicians diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain vehicles to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• They perform wheel alignments, tire services, brake repairs, vehicle inspections, steering and suspension work, oil changes, tune-ups, and general automotive maintenance.
• Technicians perform Missouri state inspections or obtain certification to do so.
• They use diagnostic tools and shop equipment to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and engine repair issues.
• Team members maintain accurate service documentation for completed work.
• Technicians work collaboratively with the team to keep the shop operating efficiently and safely.
• They provide professional customer service when explaining repair recommendations to customers.

What We Need

• ASE certifications OR 5+ years of automotive technician experience in a professional shop
• Missouri State Inspector License OR ability to obtain one
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills
• Experience with tire installation, wheel balancing, steering, suspension, and automotive maintenance

Work Environment

We operate in an automotive service environment where technicians are regularly standing, bending, lifting tires/equipment, working with automotive chemicals, and adapting to varying shop temperatures.

Dobbs is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment screenings.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.