Automotive Technician

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive maintenance provider in Louisiana is seeking an Automotive Technician to perform car maintenance and repairs. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, servicing vehicles, and maintaining high-quality customer relations. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of automotive service experience and be willing to work Saturdays. ASE Certification is preferred. This role also requires effective communication skills and the ability to meet physical requirements of the job.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of automotive service or mechanic experience required.
• ASE Certification preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced car maintenance tasks.
• Analyze and diagnose automotive problems.
• Provide high-quality service to customers.

Skills

Automotive repair knowledge

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Tools

Technician Tools

Job description

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is the pre-eminent automotive maintenance provider in the nation with over350 locations across 21states, leading our industry through excellence, innovation, and growth. Don’t let our name fool you, in addition to our fast oil change bays, our locations can be your one-stop shop with certified technicians providing a variety of mechanical services, as well as tire services.

Job Description

The Automotive Technician, reporting to the Store and Service Managers, is responsible for performing basic and advanced car maintenance and repair tasks, inspecting vehicles for potential problems, and troubleshooting issues to ensure vehicle is performing appropriately and the customer is taken care of.

Primary Responsibilitiesinclude (but are not limited to):

• Application of in-depth automotive repair knowledge
• Providing service of the highest quality to our customers
• Performs skilled mechanical work while analyzing and diagnosing problems
• Inspect, replace and/or repair defective parts while performing preventative maintenance on automobiles
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques to stay abreast with rapidly changing automotive technology
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company’s vision, mission, and core values in all interaction with customers, co-workers, managers, and suppliers
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

Qualifications

We are looking for:

• A minimum of 2 years’ automotive service, automotive mechanic, and/or engine diagnostic experience in a professional capacity
• ASE Certification preferred,but not required
• Must have Technician Tools
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate and drive vehicles
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Top-notch customer service skills with a desire to build long term trust and relationships with our customers
• Willingness to work Saturdays

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, and bending
• At time, exerting 50 - 100 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 - 25 lbs of force frequently and/or greater than 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects
• Requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials

By completing this application, you are agreeing that you are able to meet the physical requirements listed for this role.