Automotive Technician

Sullivan Tire And Auto Service; Kingston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Vision/Dent,

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Employee-Owned ESOP Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sullivan Tire And Auto Service in Kingston, MA is seeking an Automotive Technician to independently perform vehicle repairs and services on customers' vehicles, delivering high quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include tire mounting/balancing, oil changes, safety inspections, diagnosing and repairing systems, producing repair estimates, and communicating with customers and staff while maintaining a safe, productive work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with 1-3 ASE certifications.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Mount/dismount tires, balance and repair for passenger and light trucks.
• Perform oil changes and routine maintenance on cars.
• Conduct vehicle safety inspections and document results.
• Diagnose and repair systems including brakes, steering, suspension, heating/cooling, alignments, and light tune-ups.
• Produce accurate repair estimates for customers.

Skills

Customer service

Lifts 40-50 lbs

Conflict resolution

Multi-tasking

Team player

Math skills

Automotive industry knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree (a plus)

Tools

VAST

Automotive PC programs

Job description

Description

Sullivan Tire, an employee-owned company, currently has an opportunity for an Automotive Technician. The Automotive Technician independently performs vehicle repairs and services on customer’s vehicles while delivering the highest quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Correctly mounts, dismounts, balancing, and repair of passenger and light truck tires.
• Properly perform lube/oil/filter changes on domestic and foreign cars.
• Properly perform and document vehicle safety inspections.
• Perform unsupervised diagnosis and repairs of vehicles including, but not limited to, maintenance, brake, steering, suspension, heating and cooling systems, alignment, and light tune-ups utilizing automotive tools, equipment, and software (i.e., VAST, Automotive PC programs).
• Produce accurate repair estimates on customer vehicles.
• Work with store management to ensure productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction standards are met.
• Properly adhere to safety and environmental standards, including maintaining a neat and clean work area by properly disposing of all waste products.
• Communicate with customers and sales staff in understandable terms about the repairs needed to the vehicle and the value of the repairs.
• Adheres to internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Assume other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A technical degree is a plus!
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with 1-3 ASE certifications.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

Skills/Knowledge

• Customer service focus in a retail environment
• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs.
• Basic conflict resolution skills
• Solid understanding of the automotive tire and auto service industry
• Basic understanding of VAST and automotive PC programs.
• Basic math skills to produce accurate repair estimates.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Team player

Benefits

• Health Insurance- including Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays, Personal Time, and Vacation Time
• Discounted Services
• Employee Owned! ESOP Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement

EEO Statement

Sullivan Tire and Auto Service is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our company motto is “Treat everyone, customers, and fellow employees, as you would a family member.” Come and join our family!