Automotive Service Technician

Easycare; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Easycare in Ames, IA is seeking skilled technicians to diagnose and repair client and dealership vehicles while maintaining positive relationships with customers.

You will discuss repairs with the shop foreman, plan work procedures, and ensure timely completion. The role requires attention to dealership policies, ongoing training, and compliance with regulations. Compensation is experience-based and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience or training in vehicle service.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Manufacturer certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose vehicles.
• Discuss repairs with shop foreman or service advisor.
• Plan work procedures with shop foreman.
• Monitor repair time and update service advisor.
• Maintain strict adherence to dealership policies on vehicle care and operation.
• Complete story and/or documentation for client repairs.
• Attend company and factory training.
• Keep current with factory technical bulletins.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations (such as disposal of hazardous waste).
• Assist in mentoring technician trainees.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Repair procedures

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year experience or training

Manufacturer certification (preferred)

Job description

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Ames, United States | Posted on 10/19/2026

Skilled technicians are in high demand. So, to keep a good service tech, you have to treat them right. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the best in the business. You’ll also be responsible for diagnosing and repairing client and dealership vehicles while maintaining a positive relationship with clients who return with unsatisfactory work. We run an honest shop and need honest, hard-working techs. Only those who value integrity and ethics need apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose vehicles


• Discuss repairs with shop foreman or service advisor


• Communicate additional service requests to service advisor


• Plan work procedures in cooperation with shop foreman


• Monitor repair time and update service advisor regularly


• Maintain strict adherence to dealership policies on vehicle care and operation


• Complete story and/or documentation for client repairs


• Assist in mentoring technician trainees


• Attend company and factory training


• Keep current with factory technical bulletins


• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations (such as disposal of hazardous waste)

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED (general equivalency diploma)


• Minimum of 1 year experience or training; or equivalent combination of experience and training

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver's license


• Manufacturer certification preferred but not required


• Compensation is based on experience.


• We offer excellent benefits.

Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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