Automotive Service Technician

Phil Long Dealerships; Trinidad (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Competitive pay

Job summary

Phil Long Toyota of Trinidad is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicle concerns with minimal supervision, ensuring customer safety on the road.

You will review repair orders, perform repairs, coordinate with Parts, document findings, road test as needed, and mentor apprentices. Ongoing training and a clean, safe shop environment are part of the role.

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

• Complete repair orders to factory/dealership standards.
• Pinpoint malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Coordinate with Parts for correct components.
• Tag/save parts when required.
• Document all work and recommendations.
• Road test as needed.
• Mentor apprentice technicians when assigned.
• Stay current on technical bulletins and manufacturer training.
• Maintain a clean, safe, compliant shop environment.

Skills

Experience 4+ years

ASE Certifications

Diagnostic reasoning

Reading & writing

Math skills

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
• 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.

Salary: $56184 - $84276 per year