Auto Technician Mechanic

Bedford auto service; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford Auto Service is seeking a skilled Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain various vehicle systems in a shop environment. You will use advanced diagnostic tools, perform oil changes and tire rotations, and communicate repair needs clearly to customers.

Ideal candidates have ASE certifications or equivalent training, a high school diploma with technical schooling, and 3–5+ years of experience in automotive diagnostics and repair.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using diagnostic software and power tools.
• Understanding and repair of electrical wiring.
• Very organized and attention to detail.
• Follow maintenance car service.
• Knowledge of diesels and repair of diesels.
• ASE certifications are highly preferred.
• High school diploma with specialized training from a technical school.
• 3-5+ years of automotive diagnostics and repair experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication with customers and service advisors.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics: Identify vehicle issues using specialized computer diagnostic equipment.
• Repair & Maintenance: Perform repairs, maintenance, and installations for engines, braking systems, suspensions, and electrical components.
• Testing: Road-test vehicles to confirm repairs meet performance standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of service work, parts utilized, and time required.
• Customer Interaction: Discuss vehicle issues, provide repair estimates, and explain required services to customers.

Skills

Diagnostic software

Power tools

Electrical wiring repair

Attention to detail

Diesel repair knowledge

Communication skills

ASE certifications (preferred)

Education

High school diploma

Technical training from a trade/tech school

Tools

Automotive diagnostic software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

An Automotive Technician diagnoses, repairs, and maintains vehicle systems—including engines, transmissions, electrical, and HVAC—using advanced computerized diagnostic tools. Key duties include conducting inspections, road-testing vehicles, performing maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations), and communicating repair needs to customers. Qualifications often include technical training, ASE certifications, and own tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnostics: Identify vehicle issues using specialized computer diagnostic equipment.
• Repair & Maintenance: Perform repairs, maintenance, and installations for engines, braking systems, suspensions, and electrical components.
• Testing: Road-test vehicles to confirm repairs meet performance standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of service work, parts utilized, and time required.
• Customer Interaction: Discuss vehicle issues, provide repair estimates, and explain required services to customers.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in using diagnostic software and power tools.
• Understanding and repair of electrical wiring.
• Very organized and attention to detail.
• Follow maintenance car service.
• Knowledge of diesels and repair of diesels.
• Certification: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications are highly preferred.
• Education: High school diploma, plus specialized training from a technical school.
• Experience: Previous experience, typically 3-5+ years, in automotive diagnostics and repair.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for reporting to customers and service advisors.
  

Work Environment

• Typically works in a well-ventilated repair shop or dealership.
• Frequent lifting of heavy equipment and prolonged standing.
• Exposure to noisy, greasy, and occasionally hazardous materials.