Automotive General Service Technician

AAA Club Alliance; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer day

AAA Membership

Education reimbursement

Job summary

AAA Club Alliance is hiring an Automotive General Service Technician to join our Southington, CT shop. The role focuses on tire mounting, basic maintenance, and inspections while providing a path to higher-level technician positions.

The ideal candidate has automotive maintenance experience, familiarity with diagnostic tools, and a valid driver's license. We offer paid training, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of automotive systems.
• Familiarity with PC-based diagnostic tools.
• Prior automotive maintenance or repair experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings if offered.

Responsibilities

• Mount, balance, and install tires.
• Perform maintenance services including oil changes and fluid replacements.
• Conduct visual vehicle inspections and document findings.
• Maintain and clean shop equipment per guidelines.
• Pursue ongoing learning to grow automotive skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Diagnostics tools

Maintenance experience

Driver's license

Communication skills

Heavy lifting

Work authorization

Tools

PC-based diagnostics

Job description

Automotive General Service Technician – Hiring Now | AAA Club Alliance

AAA Club Alliance is actively hiring a General Service Technician to join our team! If you have hands‑on experience with basic automotive maintenance and want to grow your career in a fast‑paced shop, we want to hear from you. At AAA, we provide the training and support to help you build your skills and advance into higher‑level technician roles.

Location: 755 Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay: $18.82 – $26.48/hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. Schedule: Full‑time, 5 days/week (Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays are often required). Sundays off every week, plus one other day off based on business needs. Training & Growth: Paid training, Paid ASE Certifications & opportunities to advance into higher‑level technician roles.

Your Impact as an Automotive General Service Technician:

Mount, balance, and install tires. Perform maintenance services including oil changes, fluid flush and replacement, belt and hose replacement, battery testing and replacement, and general automotive repairs. Conduct visual vehicle inspections and document findings. Maintain and clean shop equipment, including emptying and servicing portable fluid drains in accordance with shop guidelines. Continuously build automotive knowledge and technical skills to support future career growth. Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Basic knowledge of automotive systems; familiarity with PC-based diagnostic tools a plus.


• Prior automotive maintenance or repair experience strongly preferred.


• Valid driver’s license strongly preferred.


• Strong communication skills for collaborating with the team.


• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for extended periods.


• Authorized to work in the USA.


• Ability to pass pre‑employment screenings if offered a position (background, drug, fitness for duty).

Full time Associates are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options


• Up to 2 weeks Paid parental leave


• 401k plan with company match up to 7%


• 2+ weeks of PTO within your first year


• Paid company holidays


• Company provided volunteer opportunities + 1 volunteer day per year


• Free AAA Membership


• Continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year


• And MORE! Check out our Benefits Page for more information

ACA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment practices laws. At ACA, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace of team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable us to meet our goals and support our values while serving our Members and customers. We strive to attract and retain candidates with a passion for their work and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. It is ACA’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all positions. Hiring decisions are based upon ACA’s operating needs, and applicant qualifications including, but not limited to, experience, skills, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Job Category: Car Care Work from home or remote positions primary residence must reside within the footprint that AAA Club Alliance Inc. operates.

Our club is located in Washington DC and 13 states including Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, and West Virginia. AAA Club Alliance is the result of AAA Mid-Atlantic, AAA Allied Group, AAA Oklahoma/South Dakota, and AAA Ohio Automobile Club joining, now representing nearly 7.4 million members in 13 states including Washington, D.C. We’ve created an environment where you can look forward to coming to work and interacting with compassionate people who enjoy what they do and love supporting their team. We’re dedicated to keeping our Associates fulfilled and helping them feel secure. With such a diversity of products and services, our Associates have the opportunity to fulfill customer needs while growing their own career. So that leaves one question, are you ready to make a difference? Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at AAA Club Alliance about our Associate referral process! We recognize that you don’t stop being a parent, caretaker, pet owner, or student because you’re at work. We give our Associates the option to customize their experience in order to suit their individual needs and interests. We offer a wide array of benefits that give our Associates piece of mind– even after retirement. You can learn more about our benefit offerings here.

AAA Club Alliance complies with federal, state and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].