Auto Technician - General Service (Part-Time)

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Illinois (Matteson) is hiring an Auto Technician - General Service for a part-time, on-site role. You’ll perform light-duty maintenance, oil changes, inspections, and basic vehicle service to support dealership and fleet operations.

Required: 1+ years’ related work experience and a valid driver’s license; preferred: high school diploma or GED. Pays $16.63–$24.90 per hour with potential incentives. No remote work option.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to drive standard, automatic, and electric vehicles.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform light-duty auto technician work at an intermediate level.
• Gain familiarity with auto maintenance concepts and practices.
• Perform auto maintenance duties including oil and filter changes, fuel filter changes, transmission flush, spark plug replacement, and vehicle inspections.
• Perform battery testing, maintenance, and repair of starting and charging electrical systems.
• Perform various repairs including tires, safety inspections, and interior/exterior components.
• Diagnose and repair brake systems, steering and suspension systems.
• Evacuate and recharge air conditioning systems.
• Perform maintenance on equipment and use approved vendors to obtain parts.
• May upfit new vehicles with necessary equipment.
• Comply with procedures and regulations regarding recyclables, fluids, tires, and waste disposal.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Driver's license

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Company Cox Automotive — USA. Job family: Vehicle Operations. Job profile: Auto Technician - General Service. Flexible work option: No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location. Travel: None. Work shift: Day. Compensation: Hourly base pay rate is $16.63 - $24.90/hour. The base rate may vary by location and candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation including commissions or incentive programs. Schedule: Part-Time; Sunday–Tuesday or Thursday–Saturday.

What You’ll Do

• Perform light-duty auto technician work at an intermediate level.
• Gain familiarity with auto maintenance concepts and practices.
• Perform auto maintenance duties including oil and filter changes, fuel filter changes, transmission flush, spark plug replacement, and vehicle inspections.
• Perform battery testing, maintenance, and repair of starting and charging electrical systems.
• Perform various repairs including tires, safety inspections, and interior/exterior components.
• Diagnose and repair brake systems, steering and suspension systems.
• Evacuate and recharge air conditioning systems.
• Perform maintenance on equipment and use approved vendors to obtain parts.
• May upfit new vehicles with necessary equipment.
• Comply with procedures and regulations regarding recyclables, fluids, tires, and waste disposal.

Who You Are / Qualifications

Required: 1 or more years of related work experience. Ability to drive standard, automatic, and electric vehicles. Safe driver with a valid driver’s license.

Preferred: High school diploma or GED.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace; the possession, use, or being under the influence of illegal drugs during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

Benefits may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid time off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For details, visit our benefits page.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers, Cox Automotive employees are transforming how the world buys, owns, sells, or uses cars. We work on brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, in a people-centered environment that supports growth and innovation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship.