Automotive Technician

Bemidji Chrysler Center; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA with employer match

Life insurance

Health FSA

Paid vacation

Ongoing training

Team-focused shop

Job summary

Bemidji Chrysler Center in Bemidji, MN is hiring a full-time Automotive Technician. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience and certifications. The role involves diagnosing vehicle issues, performing repairs, and delivering quality, dealership-standard service.

Ideal candidates have hands-on mechanic experience, solid diagnostic skills, and a willingness to learn. ASE certs are welcome but not required; valid driver's license and clean record are needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a mechanic, automotive technician, or service technician preferred.
• Solid diagnostic ability and mechanical aptitude.
• ASE certifications welcome but not required — we'll help you earn them.
• Dealership background a plus, not a must.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Comfortable with basic computer use for repair orders and lookups.
• Shows up on time, stays organized, and handles a busy shop schedule.
• Communicates well and works as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot engine, drivetrain, brake, suspension, and electrical concerns.
• Carry out repairs, scheduled maintenance, and multi-point inspections to factory and dealership standards.
• Operate scan tools, shop equipment, and manufacturer repair information systems.
• Identify additional service needs during inspections and flag them for the service advisors.
• Write up repair orders with accurate notes on diagnosis and work completed.
• Verify repairs with road tests when the job calls for it.
• Work alongside advisors, parts staff, and fellow mechanics to keep vehicles moving through the shop.
• Keep your bay clean, organized, and safe.
• Do your part to send every customer home confident in the work.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Diagnostic ability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Punctual and organized

Education

ASE certifications (optional)

Tools

Scan tools

Repair information systems

Computer use for repair orders

Job description

Automotive Technician

Bemidji Chrysler Center — Bemidji, MN Full-Time | Pay: $17.00 – $30.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Bemidji Chrysler Center is hiring a full-time Automotive Technician to join our dealership service department in Bemidji, MN. This is a steady opportunity for someone who enjoys diagnosing vehicle issues, performing quality repairs, and being part of a dependable, team-focused shop.

We are looking for someone with strong mechanical ability, good attention to detail, and pride in doing the job right. Previous experience as an automotive mechanic, automotive technician, service technician, dealership technician, or repair technician is preferred. We are also open to talking with motivated candidates who have hands-on mechanical experience, a positive attitude, and a willingness to keep learning.

This role is a good fit for someone who wants consistent full-time work, paid training, and the opportunity to grow with a respected local dealership.

Pay & Benefits

• $17.00 – $30.00 per hour, set by your experience, certifications, and skill level, with clear raises as you grow.
• Full-time, steady schedule
• Simple IRA retirement plan with employer match
• Life insurance
• Health Flex Spending Account
• Paid vacation time
• Paid, ongoing training to advance your skills and certifications
• A shop culture built on teamwork, where good work gets noticed

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot engine, drivetrain, brake, suspension, and electrical concerns
• Carry out repairs, scheduled maintenance, and multi-point inspections to factory and dealership standards
• Operate scan tools, shop equipment, and manufacturer repair information systems
• Identify additional service needs during inspections and flag them for the service advisors
• Write up repair orders with accurate notes on diagnosis and work completed
• Verify repairs with road tests when the job calls for it
• Work alongside advisors, parts staff, and fellow mechanics to keep vehicles moving through the shop
• Keep your bay clean, organized, and safe
• Do your part to send every customer home confident in the work

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience as a mechanic, automotive technician, or service technician preferred
• Solid diagnostic ability and mechanical aptitude
• ASE certifications welcome but not required — we'll help you earn them
• Dealership background a plus, not a must
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Comfortable with basic computer use for repair orders and lookups
• Shows up on time, stays organized, and handles a busy shop schedule
• Communicates well and works as part of a team

Life in Bemidji

Our shop sits in the heart of northern Minnesota lake country. Living here means world-class fishing and hunting minutes from your driveway, miles of trails and public land, housing prices that still make sense, quality schools and healthcare, and a state university right in town. It's a place where a good wage goes a long way and the weekends are worth the work week.

Job Type

Full-time

How to Apply

If you're a mechanic who wants steady work, fair pay, and a dealership team that has your back, apply today and let's talk.