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Cassill Motors Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health insurance

Dental, Vision and Life insurance

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Employee discounts

Free lunch every Friday

Job summary

Cassill Motors in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring an Automotive Technician to perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs with a focus on accuracy and customer satisfaction.

You will uphold our core values while documenting services, ordering parts, and ensuring safety and quality. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an Automotive Technician, dealership experience is a plus.
• Proficient with diagnostic scanners, hand tools, and power tools.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on repair.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify Cassill Motors' Core Values in every aspect of performance.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair automotive systems including engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, and electrical.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, alignments, and fluid checks.
• Keep accurate records of services performed and parts used.
• Communicate repair needs, timelines, and costs with service advisors.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

Diagnostic scanners

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Cassill Motors Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours: Monday - Friday

About Us: Cassill Motors is a family-owned used car dealership you can trust, including auto repair and service. We proudly serve Cedar Rapids and the surrounding communities with a commitment to honesty, transparency, respect, accountability, and doing the right thing - every time. At Cassill Motors, we value our team members and provide them with great benefits.

Job Summary:

The Automotive Technician performs complete and accurate diagnostics, assessments, maintenance, and repairs, and keeps accurate records of services performed. The person in this position will uphold the Core Values of Cassill Motors with a commitment to honesty, transparency, respect, accountability, and doing the right thing - every time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Exemplify the company’s Core Values of Continuous Improvement, Passionate Drive, Focus, Initiative, and Respect for People, in every aspect of job performance
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair automotive systems including engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, powertrain, and electrical
• Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, tire rotations, alignments, fluid checks, and filter replacements
• Working knowledge of shop equipment such as wheel and tire equipment, alignment system, diagnostic equipment, A/C equipment, etc.
• Interpret technical manuals to troubleshoot and resolve issues, and to ensure all repairs meet manufacturer specifications and safety standards
• Keep accurate records of services performed and parts used, including data entry on PBS system
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service
• Communicate repair needs, timelines, and costs effectively with service advisors
• Stay updated on the latest automotive technologies
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and professional work environment, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations
• Work 40 hours/week, Mon-Friday, and additional hours, as needed. Report to work as scheduled and work full scheduled hours to meet job expectations
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an Automotive Technician, experience at a dealership is a plus
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record, required
• Proficient with diagnostic scanners, hand tools, and power tools
• Strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on repair
• Problem-solving ability with strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform jobs within assigned timelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicate effectively with all team members and management

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk during scheduled shifts, regularly, up to 10 hours/day
• Steadily use wrists, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, and grip objects, tools, and other components to operate equipment and perform work, regularly
• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stretch, push, pull, crouch, crawl, and reach, regularly
• Talk effectively, hear/listen and understand, and smell, regularly
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision (distinguish colors), peripheral vision, depth perception, 3-dimensional vision (judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly, and up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Capable of operating vehicles safely within and around the shop
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as needed

Work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot to cold, where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas. Can experience loud noises, vibration, and exposure to automotive fluids and fumes.

• Immediate eligibility for 401(k) with employer matching contributions
• Health insurance as low as $50/month
• Free Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (additional if adding dependents), plus more benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• DISCOUNTS on vehicle purchases, parts, and service
• FREE lunch every Friday!

Cassill Motors will make reasonable accommodations when necessary for qualified candidates and employees (as defined by applicable law), provided that: 1) the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job; and 2) such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship. Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact Cassill Motors at [e-mail]