Automotive Advanced Express Technician

Berlin City Kia; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $25–$27 per hour

Career path with training/mentorship

Paid time off accrues from day one

Tool reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer contribution

Wellness reimbursement up to $75/mo

Tuition reimbursement for automotive教育

Employee discounts

Job summary

Berlin City Kia in Portland, ME is seeking an Advanced Express Technician to perform routine maintenance and light repairs with a clear path toward a full-line technician role. Starting pay is $25.00-$27.00 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will perform oil changes, tire services, brake work, alignments, and diagnostic tasks, while working alongside experienced technicians to meet dealership standards and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive maintenance or express-service
• Knowledge of brakes, tires, alignments, batteries, and routine vehicle maintenance
• Desire to advance to full-line technician

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance and repair orders per dealership standards
• Perform oil changes, tire rotations, fluid services and other scheduled maintenance
• Inspect tires for wear and perform mounting, balancing, replacement
• Replace brake pads, rotors and related components
• Conduct wheel alignments and basic suspension checks
• Test and replace batteries; perform basic electrical checks
• Document findings and provide labor estimates
• Road-test vehicles to verify repairs and performance

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your automotive career? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Express Technician to join our growing service team. This position is ideal for a technician who has mastered routine maintenance and is ready to perform more advanced services and repairs while continuing to develop toward a full-line technician role. Starting pay is $25.00-$27.00 per hour, with opportunities for advancement!

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay of $25.00–$27.00 per hour, with opportunities for financial growth
• A defined career path with ongoing training and mentorship
• Flexible scheduling and paid time off that accrues from your first day
• Tool reimbursement program
• We pay to have your tools moved!
• Uniforms provided
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Health and wellness membership reimbursement of up to $75 per month
• Tuition reimbursement toward automotive education
• Employee discounts
• Supportive and fun team atmosphere

Position Overview:

As an Advanced Express Technician, you will perform routine maintenance, light mechanical repairs, inspections, and entry-level diagnostic work. Responsibilities may include oil changes, tire services, brake repairs, alignments, battery replacement, fluid services, and other minor repairs.

You will work closely with service advisors and experienced technicians to identify vehicle needs, make accurate recommendations, and ensure every repair meets dealership and manufacturer standards. This role offers continued hands‑on training and a clear path toward becoming a full‑line technician.

What You’ll Do:

• Complete maintenance and repair orders efficiently and according to dealership and manufacturer standards
• Perform oil and filter changes, tire rotations, fluid services, and other scheduled maintenance
• Inspect tires for wear or damage and perform tire mounting, balancing, repair, and replacement
• Perform brake inspections and replace brake pads, rotors, and related components
• Complete wheel alignments and identify basic steering or suspension concerns
• Test and replace batteries and perform basic electrical system checks
• Replace filters, bulbs, belts, hoses, wiper blades, and other minor components
• Perform comprehensive multipoint vehicle inspections
• Identify additional maintenance and repair needs and clearly document all findings
• Conduct basic diagnostic testing and assist with troubleshooting vehicle concerns
• Provide accurate labor and time estimates for recommended repairs
• Communicate mechanical findings clearly to service advisors
• Road‑test vehicles when appropriate to verify repairs and vehicle performance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Participate in technical training to stay current with changing vehicle technology
• Follow all dealership safety procedures and quality‑control standards

Who You Are:

• You have previous automotive maintenance or express‑service experience
• You have a working knowledge of brakes, tires, alignments, batteries, and routine vehicle maintenance
• You are ready to expand your skills beyond basic oil changes and tire rotations
• You are dependable and have a strong work ethic
• You take pride in completing accurate, high‑quality work
• You work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• You have a sense of urgency and can succeed in a fast‑paced environment
• You communicate well and contribute to a positive team environment
• You are eager to learn and interested in advancing to a full‑line technician position
• You are committed to providing a safe and positive experience for every customer

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a favorable motor vehicle record
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform the physical duties required in an automotive shop environment

Who We Are:

Berlin City Auto Group is a family of dealerships throughout Maine and Vermont. We embrace a culture that recognizes that strength lies in differences, not similarities. Our associates are a highly energized, engaged, and diverse team bound together by our core beliefs and values. Together, we are dedicated to Humility, Integrity, and Passion, fostering professional growth and processes that deliver extraordinary satisfaction for customers and associates. Our philosophy is Easier – a way of doing business that finds a way to satisfy every customer with the highest service level. Our team feels like family, and we treat everyone around us that way. We are passionate about our work and the culture that we have created.

Listen to what our team has to say about working in Service at Berlin City Auto Group.

EEOC

Summit Automotive Partners is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Summit Automotive Partners strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Summit Automotive Partners employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

ADA

Summit Automotive Partners complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Consistent with those requirements, Summit Automotive Partners will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you believe you need an accommodation, refer any such request to the Human Resources Department. Summit Automotive Partners will also, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations for an employee’s religious beliefs or practices.

191 Riverside St., Portland, ME 04103