Automotive Technician

S & A Auto Repair Kearny LLC; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

A local automotive repair shop in Kearny is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on vehicles. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, possess a strong work ethic, and be bilingual in English and Spanish or Portuguese. Benefits include employee discounts, free uniforms, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in mechanical auto repairs, testing, and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of maintenance practices, processes, materials, and tools in the automotive trade.
• Ability to perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Communicate with management about potential issues.
• Maintain a clean work area and ensure tools are stored properly.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Problem-solving

Bilingual (English and Spanish or Portuguese)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand and power tools

Diagnostic tools

A/C machines

Job description

Overview

S & A Auto Repair LLC is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician. This person will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the cars. The Auto Technician performs a full range of duties, including but not limited to the installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs related work as assigned, completing tasks in an efficient, timely, and professional manner


• Communicates with management and the mechanical team about any preventive issues or future potential complications observed


• Ability to work safely, adhering to the company policies


• Maintains the area of work clean


• Maintains, installs, services, parts such as Engines, Transmissions, Starters, air compressors, brakes, air conditioners, mufflers, Tune-ups, alternators, radiators, Differentials, Struts & shocks, ABS Systems, and other parts


• Replaces fuses, light bulbs, electric switches, circuit breakers, fans, and other electrical parts.


• Experienced and knowledgeable in various hand and power tools and their applications. Ensures their proper use, care, and storage


• Work closely with other employees to motivate, train, and develop team skills

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, ability to work and problem solve independently


• Driver's license (Required)


• Knowledge of the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of maintenance trades.


• Knowledge of the proper use of the scan tools, diagnostic tools, heater machines, lifts, A/C machines and any other equipment found in the facility.


• Knowledge of the proper use of chemicals in the facility


• Must have the hand and power tools to properly perform the job required and have the ability to adhere to the updates in new cars.


• Ability to do routine mechanical and electrical maintenance and care for tools and equipment


• The job duties require an employee to bend, reach, kneel, and stand for extended periods


• Must be bilingual, English and Spanish or English and Portuguese


• Experience: 5 years of experience in mechanical auto repairs, testing/ diagnostics.


• Professional experience in Engine, Transmission, Exhaust, Electrical maintenance, suspension and power, Brake system, Cooling System, Fluid, and Battery.


• High school diploma

Benefits

• Employee discounts


• Free uniforms


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off