Automotive Technician

Mike Smith Tire & Auto; Lumberton, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plans

Family environment

Job summary

Mike Smith Tire & Auto is hiring an Automotive Technician in Lumberton, TX. You will perform tire installation, maintenance, alignments, brakes, engine diagnostics, drivability work, and preventative services to keep customer vehicles safe and reliable.

We seek a candidate with 5+ years of hands-on experience, own tools, and strong communication to work well in a team. A valid US work authorization is required, with flexible, fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive maintenance or repair.
• Must have own tools.
• Valid driver’s license strongly preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate vehicle inspection, maintenance and repairs to meet customer expectations.
• Test drives vehicles before and after repairs to ensure safety.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes and belt/hose replacements.
• Document findings from visual inspections clearly.
• Maintain shop equipment and service fluids per shop protocols.
• Assume additional duties to support shop operations.

Skills

Automotive systems

Diagnostics tools

Digital inspections

Tools

Diagnostic software tools

Job description

As an Automotive Technician, you'll perform various automotive services, including tire installation and maintenance, steering and suspension, alignments, brakes, engine diagnostic, drivability, and preventative, corrective, and routine maintenance services. You'll be key to ensuring the success of daily operations at your location.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provides accurate and timely quality vehicle inspection, maintenance and repairs, ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded.
• Test drives vehicles before and after repairs to ensure functionality and overall safety.
• Perform routine maintenance services such as oil changes, fluid flushes and replacements, belt and hose replacements, battery testing and installation, and general automotive repairs.
• Conduct thorough visual inspections of vehicles and accurately document any findings.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of shop equipment, including servicing portable fluid drains according to shop protocols.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support shop operations and team success.

What You'll Bring with You:

• Solid understanding of automotive systems; experience with PC-based diagnostic tools and/or digital inspections are a plus.
• 5 plus years' experience in automotive maintenance or repair; must have own tools.
• Valid driver's license is strongly preferred.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment.
• Must be able to lift and move work-related items up to 50 pounds, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to push, pull, bend at the knees and waist, twist body at the waist, raise and hold arms overhead, turn head-neck-shoulders as needed, grasp and hold tools and other items with hands.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

What You'll Get in Return:

• You'll be on the fast track to the future you've dreamed about. We are serious about your career growth and provide the support needed to get you where you want to go.
• We work in a fast-paced, family environment.
• Competitive pay plans

About Us

Mike Smith Tire & Auto is proud to be a trusted auto repair shop in Lumberton, TX, providing expert automotive repair, preventive maintenance, and tire services since 2004. Our experienced technicians service all makes and models, delivering honest recommendations, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer care at competitive prices.