Automotive Diagnostic Technician

5 Star Auto Plaza; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Auto Plaza in St. Charles, MO is seeking an experienced automotive technician. The role emphasizes diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and drivability issues from scan data and wiring diagrams, and performing repairs to exact specifications.

Ideal candidates will have modern-vehicle experience, strong diagnostic skills, and their own tool set, with a valid license and attention to detail. This is a full-time position with competitive hourly pay and a 40-hour guarantee.

Qualifications

• Real automotive diagnostic and repair experience on modern vehicles.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with professional scan tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Comfortable reading wiring diagrams and flow charts.
• Working knowledge of computer controlled systems on today’s vehicles.
• Detail oriented; verify the fix before the car leaves the bay.
• Able to work independently without supervision.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have your own complete set of tools including an up-to-date scanner.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, and drivability problems and get to the actual root cause.
• Work from scan data, wiring diagrams, flow charts, and factory service information rather than guesswork.
• Perform thorough vehicle inspections and recommend the repairs the vehicle actually needs.
• Complete repairs accurately and efficiently, to spec, every time.
• Document your diagnostic path and your completed work clearly enough that the next person can follow it.
• Keep a clean, safe, organized bay.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Tool proficiency

Education

ASE certifications (bonus)

Tools

Professional scan tools

Diagnostic equipment

Complete tool set

Job description

5 Star Auto Plaza · St. Charles, MO · Full Time $35 to $60 per hour. 40 hour guarantee available.

If you are the guy other techs bring their hard ones to, keep reading

We are not looking for a parts changer. We are looking for the technician who reads the wiring diagram before he picks up a tool, who pulls the data instead of guessing, and who fixes it right the first time so the car never comes back. If you take it personal when a vehicle comes back, you will fit in here.

What you will be doing

• Diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, and drivability problems and get to the actual root cause
• Work from scan data, wiring diagrams, flow charts, and factory service information rather than guesswork
• Perform thorough vehicle inspections and recommend the repairs the vehicle actually needs
• Complete repairs accurately and efficiently, to spec, every time
• Document your diagnostic path and your completed work clearly enough that the next person can follow it
• Keep a clean, safe, organized bay

What we are looking for

• Real automotive diagnostic and repair experience on modern vehicles
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Electrical is where most techs tap out. That is where we need you.
• Proficient with professional scan tools and diagnostic equipment
• Comfortable reading wiring diagrams and flow charts
• Working knowledge of computer controlled systems on today's vehicles
• Detail oriented. You verify the fix before the car leaves your bay.
• Able to work independently without somebody standing over your shoulder
• Valid driver's license
• Must have your own complete set of tools including an up to date scanner

Bonus points

• ASE certifications or other industry recognized credentials
• Missouri safety and emissions license

What we offer

• $35 to $60 per hour depending on what you bring, with a 40 hour guarantee available
• Top pay in the area for a technician who can produce
• No late nights
• Quality equipment, current diagnostic resources, and the information you need to do the job right
• Steady full time hours and a consistent work flow
• Professional shop, professional people, supportive management
• Room to grow and support for continued training and certification