Automotive Service Technician

Phillongtoyota; Trinidad (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Phil Long Toyota of Trinidad is seeking an experienced Automotive Service Technician to diagnose and repair vehicle issues with minimal supervision, ensuring safety and customer confidence on the road. You will review repair orders to standards, perform diagnostics and hands-on repairs, coordinate with Parts, document findings, and road test as needed.

You’ll mentor apprentices and stay current with bulletins and training.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience (mid-level capability).
• ASE certifications; manufacturer training preferred.
• Valid driver license.
• Strong reading/writing, math, and diagnostic reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicle concerns with minimal supervision.
• Complete repair orders to factory/dealership standards; document all work and recommendations.
• Coordinate with Parts for correct components; tag/save parts when required.
• Road test as needed and mentor apprentice techs when assigned.
• Stay current on technical bulletins and manufacturer training; maintain a clean, safe shop environment.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair

Reading/Writing

Math

Education

ASE Certifications

Manufacturer Training

Job description

The Opportunity

As an Automotive Service Technician at Phil Long Toyota of Trinidad, you’ll diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicle concerns with minimal supervision—helping customers stay safe and confident on the road.

Key responsibilities include completing repair orders to factory/dealership standards, pinpointing malfunctions and performing repairs, coordinating with Parts for correct components, tagging/saving parts when required, documenting all work and recommendations, road testing as needed, and mentoring apprentice techs when assigned. You’ll also stay current on technical bulletins and manufacturer training while maintaining a clean, safe, compliant shop environment.

Required qualifications:

• 4+ years of related experience (mid-level capability)
• ASE certifications; manufacturer training preferred
• Valid driver license
• Strong reading/writing, math, and diagnostic reasoning skills

Benefits That Matter

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; Paid Time Off; Employee Discounts; and competitive flag-rate pay ($56,184–$84,276/year).

Your Day in the Bay

You’ll start by reviewing the day’s repair orders, then move between diagnostic time, hands‑on repair, and quick check-ins with advisors and Parts to keep work flowing. Throughout the day, you’ll note findings in the RO, stay alert for safety items worth flagging, and keep the vehicle protected and clean. When a road test is needed, you’ll confirm the concern is resolved before closing out. Between jobs, you’ll reference current bulletins, handle a short training module when scheduled, and help an apprentice get unstuck—then reset your stall so the next ticket starts smooth.