Automotive Technician

DOBBS TIRE & AUTO CENTERS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Dobbs Tire & Auto Center in Chicago is hiring experienced Automotive Technicians to join our high-performing team. If you’re ASE certified or bring significant hands-on shop experience, we’d love to meet you.

We offer guaranteed weekly hours, competitive pay, and a strong benefits package in a fast-paced environment. Technicians diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain vehicles, performing tire services, wheel balancing, alignments, brakes, and routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• ASE certifications OR 5+ years of automotive technician experience in a professional shop.
• Missouri State Inspector License OR ability to obtain one.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills.
• Experience with tire installation, wheel balancing, steering, suspension, and automotive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain vehicles to ensure safe operation.
• Perform wheel alignments, tire services, brake repairs, inspections, steering and suspension work, oil changes, tune-ups, and routine maintenance.
• Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and engine issues.
• Maintain accurate service documentation for completed work.
• Collaborate with team to keep the shop operating safely and efficiently.
• Provide professional customer service when explaining repair recommendations.

Skills

Diagnostics

Mechanical repair

Customer service

Valid driver’s license

Education

ASE Certification

Missouri State Inspector License

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Tire service equipment

Wheel balancing equipment

Job description

Automotive Technician / Auto Mechanic – ASE Certified

$20.00–$45.00 Hourly | Flag Rate Pay Guaranteed Hours Weekly

Join the Driven by Dobbs family at the number one-rated auto shop in town! Dobbs Tire & Auto Center is hiring experienced Automotive Technicians to join our high-performing team. We’re looking for technicians who take pride in quality work, strong diagnostics, and delivering reliable service to customers.

If you’re ASE certified, or bring significant hands-on shop experience, we’d love to meet you. We offer guaranteed weekly hours, strong benefits, and real career growth in a fast-paced environment where your skills make an impact!

Why You’ll Love Dobbs

• We offer a flag rate compensation structure with 30 guaranteed hours per week.
• Technicians earn competitive pay ranging from $20.00 to $45.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• Our full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Employees can participate in a 401(k) plan with company match.
• We provide paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Team members have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.
• This is an opportunity to join one of the top-rated automotive service providers in the area.

What Our Technicians Do

• Technicians diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain vehicles to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• They perform wheel alignments, tire services, brake repairs, vehicle inspections, steering and suspension work, oil changes, tune-ups, and general automotive maintenance.
• Technicians perform Missouri state inspections or obtain certification to do so.
• They use diagnostic tools and shop equipment to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and engine repair issues.
• Team members maintain accurate service documentation for completed work.
• Technicians work collaboratively with the team to keep the shop operating efficiently and safely.
• They provide professional customer service when explaining repair recommendations to customers.

What We Need

• ASE certifications OR 5+ years of automotive technician experience in a professional shop.
• Missouri State Inspector License OR ability to obtain one.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills.
• Experience with tire installation, wheel balancing, steering, suspension, and automotive maintenance.

Work Environment

We operate in an automotive service environment where technicians are regularly standing, bending, lifting tires/equipment, working with automotive chemicals, and adapting to varying shop temperatures.

Dobbs is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment screenings.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.