Automotive Technician

Sterling Automotive Group; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Employee discounts on products and services

Career progression with paid training

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Commission-based pay

Employee vehicle pricing

Discounts on products & services

Career progression

Family-owned

Job summary

A family-owned automotive dealership in Opelousas, LA, is looking for experienced Automotive Technicians. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicles while providing excellent service and maintaining high technical standards. Candidates should have at least two years of experience and strong communication skills. The position offers full-time hours, benefits including medical and dental insurance, and professional training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as an Automotive Technician required.
• Willingness to submit to pre-employment background check & drug screen.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record, minimum 21 years of age or 3 years of driving record.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair customer and dealership vehicles.
• Provide estimates of time for repair and request needed parts.
• Record diagnostic findings and safety concerns.
• Install equipment, systems, and vehicle components.
• Record diagnostic findings, safety concerns, and maintenance recommendations.
• Stay up to date with mandatory certifications and new technology.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical competence

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sterling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Opelousas, LA is seeking experienced Automotive Technicians who take pride in serving Acadiana and being a part of a successful family‑owned and operated business!

As an Automotive Technician, you are responsible for performing the diagnosis and repair of customer and dealership vehicles. By maintaining technical competence and producing the highest quality of service work, you will be an integral part of helping the dealership to retain its customers and continue to grow.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair customer and dealership vehicles
• Work with Service Advisors to discuss findings
• Provide estimates of time for repair and request needed parts
• Install equipment, systems, and vehicle components
• Record diagnostic findings, safety concerns, and maintenance recommendations
• Ongoing requirement to complete any mandatory certifications and training provided by the dealership and stay up to date with new technology
• Must follow all dealership and industry standard safety policies and procedures

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

• Two or more years of experience as an Automotive Technician is required
• Must be coachable, have strong communication skills, and be able to work well with others as well as independently
• Must be willing to submit to pre‑employment background check & drug screen, have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and be at least 21 years of age or have 3 full years of driving record
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required

Schedule:

Full‑time, Monday‑Friday with some Saturdays

Why Choose Sterling?

Our mission is to attract, develop, and retain great people to deliver a memorable experience that creates lasting relationships, one customer at a time.

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance - 401(k) with employer matching - Company‑paid Life Insurance - Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
• Financial Security: Commission‑based pay in a highly productive shop
• A little lagniappe: Employee vehicle pricing and discounts on products & services – Long‑term job security with a growing company – Referral bonus programs – Family‑owned and operated - Career Progression with paid ongoing training – Professional work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.