Automotive Technician

GLS; Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Automotive Service is seeking an Automotive Technician to perform repairs from diagnostic to saleable condition. You will diagnose, repair, and program vehicle modules using computer systems in line with engineering guidance.

The role emphasizes adherence to SAS DRIVEN values and customer-focused service. The position requires a valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and strong communication with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Basic diagnostic skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Stand on your feet for extended periods.
• Own a cell phone to communicate with clients and team members.
• Basic computer use for programming modules within a vehicle.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Excellent time management and multitasking.
• Self-starter.
• Reliable team player.
• Basic hand tools and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, picks, pliers, hammers, impacts, ratchets, and grinders.
• Experience using battery chargers and maintainers.
• Experience using special equipment (hoist, transmission jacks, cherry pickers).
• Proper use of handling fluids.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to mild automotive repairs.
• Remove and place any given part as needed.
• Diagnose vehicles as they come in.
• Program modules within the vehicles using a computer.
• Address problems with a vehicle and apply correct procedures.
• Adhere to Suburban Automotive Service’s DRIVEN values and support SAS mission.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Oral and written communication

Customer service oriented

Time management

Multitasking

Self-starter

Team player

Computer literacy

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Battery chargers

Hoist/transmission jacks

Job description

As a Automotive Technician, you will complete all listed repairs/corrections provided by engineering to take a vehicle from a non-saleable standpoint to becoming safely saleable. Any additional diagnostics and repairs may also be required.

Salary Overview:

The pay rate for this role starts at $22 per hour based on experience.

Hours:

The hours for this role are Monday through Friday 6am to 2:30pm.

Automotive Technician Responsibilities Include:

• Perform basic to mild automotive repairs.
• Remove and place any given part at any given time.
• Diagnose vehicles as they come in.
• Program modules within the vehicles using a computer.
• Perform unspecified problems with a vehicle, knowing, or having an idea of how to correct it as well as the procedures taken.
• Adhere to Suburban Automotive Service’s DRIVEN values and align business practices to support the SAS mission and vision.

Automotive Technician Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Basic diagnostic skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Own a cell phone to communicate with clients and team members.
• Mild to moderate understanding of how to use a computer for programming all modules within a vehicle.
• Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Must have exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be a reliable team player.
• Must have basic hand tools and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, picks, pliers, hammers, impacts, ratchets, and grinders.
• Experience using battery chargers and maintainers.
• Experience using special equipment (hoist, transmission jacks, cherry pickers).
• Proper use of handling fluids.

Automotive Technician Working Conditions and Physical Demands Include:

• 45% of the time this job will be completed while standing.
• 30% of the time this job will be completed while sitting.
• 25% of the time this job will be completed while walking, lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, and being in cramped or confined spaces.