Automotive Technician

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive maintenance provider is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician in Opelika, Alabama. The role involves performing car maintenance and repair, inspecting vehicles for problems, and ensuring excellent customer service. Requires a minimum of 2 years of automotive service experience and effective communication skills. Candidates must be able to meet physical requirements related to the job. Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in automotive service or mechanics.
• ASE Certification preferred, but not required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background screen.
• Willingness to work Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced car maintenance and repair tasks.
• Inspect and troubleshoot vehicles for potential problems.
• Ensure high-quality service and adherence to company standards.
• Inspect, replace and/or repair defective parts and perform preventative maintenance.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques to stay current with automotive technology.
• Demonstrate company values in all interactions with customers and teammates.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Automotive service experience

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

ASE Certification (preferred)

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 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.