Automotive Service Technician

Russ Darrow Nissan; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Russ Darrow Group seeks a skilled Automotive Technician/Mechanic for their Wauwatosa location. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems, adhering to dealership standards. Join a company that values employee growth with comprehensive training and advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Plans

Full Benefits Package

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with Company Match

HSA with Company Contribution

PTO from day one

Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Continuous Training and Development

Qualifications

• Previous dealership experience preferred.
• Must have a clean & valid driver's license.
• ASE and/or manufacturer certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, maintaining and repairing vehicle automotive systems to specification.
• Test-driving vehicles and providing labor estimates for repairs.
• Explaining mechanical diagnoses in a non-technical manner.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving

Education

ASE certifications

Automotive background

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Russ Darrow Wauwatosa Kia - Wauwatosa, WI

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Description

The Russ Darrow Group is looking for motivated individuals to join our team! Our passion for our products, loyalty to our customers and dedication to our communities inspires us to be the best. The Darrow Difference is the foundation of our success – and we want you to be a part of it!

Are you outgoing, enjoy meeting new people, and have a passion for the latest technology? Are you looking for a fulfilling career and not just another job? At the Russ Darrow Group, we share the same commitment to our employees as we do our customers – after all, a great customer experience is only possible with great employees.

What We Offer

We believe in investing in our employees’ growth and well-being, that’s why we provide continuous training, advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and employee assistance programs. Our culture emphasizes family values, diversity, and teamwork, ensuring exceptional service through empowered and dedicated team members.

No experience? No problem! We’re eager to train the right candidates from the ground up. Our top-notch tools and resources will help you succeed! With over five decades of success, our experienced management teams will provide comprehensive training and support from day one.

If you’re ready to join a team that values community involvement, career development, and a legacy of excellence, we’d love to hear from you!!

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Automotive Technician/Mechanic to join our service team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of vehicle systems — from engines and transmissions to brakes and air conditioning. You’ll perform high-quality work in line with dealership and manufacturer standards, including warranty repairs, routine maintenance, and complex diagnostics.

As an Automotive Technician, you'll also test-drive vehicles, estimate labor time, and clearly explain mechanical issues and needed repairs to service advisors and customers. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys problem-solving, staying up to date with evolving automotive technology, and working in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing work specified on maintenance and repair orders with efficiency and in accordance with dealership and/or manufacturer standards
• Diagnosing, maintaining and repairing vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, air conditioning, etc. to specification
• Executing repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications
• Test-driving vehicles and testing components and systems using diagnostic tools and special service equipment
• Providing labor and time estimates for additional automotive repairs
• Explaining mechanical diagnoses and required repairs in a non-technical manner to service advisors and customers
• Continuously learning new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology.
• Inspecting and testing new vehicles and recording findings so that necessary repairs can be made

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous Dealership experience preferred
• ASE and/or manufacturer certifications a plus
• Automotive background
• Teamwork skills
• Must have clean & valid driver's license

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Plans
• Full Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k with Company Match
• HSA with Company Contribution
• PTO from day one!!
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Development