Automotive Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Shreveport, LA seeks an Automotive Technician for direct hire. The role offers a Monday‑through‑Friday schedule and opportunities to work on a variety of vehicles in a supportive shop.

Open to technicians at multiple skill levels, from entry maintenance to experienced diagnostics and engine/transmission repairs, with pay based on flag hours and productivity.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of automotive repair or vehicle maintenance experience preferred for experienced technician roles.
• Basic to advanced automotive mechanical skills, depending on experience level.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools, hand tools, and shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Understanding of automotive systems, including brakes, suspension, engines, transmissions, and electrical components.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality repairs.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented shop environment with steady service volume.

Responsibilities

• Perform general automotive repair, maintenance, and mechanical service work on a variety of vehicles.
• Complete oil changes, preventative maintenance, brake repairs, suspension repairs, and related automotive services.
• Diagnose vehicle concerns and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Repair or replace engines, transmissions, and related components based on skill level.
• Maintain quality workmanship while meeting productivity expectations in a flag-hour environment.
• Follow shop procedures, safety guidelines, and professional service standards.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Engine and transmission work

Safety & quality

Team collaboration

Tool usage

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Automotive Technician for a direct hire opportunity in Shreveport, LA. This role is a great fit for dependable automotive professionals who enjoy hands‑on repair work, steady shop volume, and a Monday through Friday schedule.

This opportunity is open to technicians at multiple skill levels, from newer mechanics with basic maintenance experience to experienced technicians skilled in diagnostics, engine repair, transmission work, and major mechanical repairs. The service environment offers supportive leadership, a team-focused culture, consistent workload, and the ability to maximize earnings through completed flag hours.

Automotive Technicians who take pride in quality work, productivity, and continuous skill development will find this to be a strong long-term opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general automotive repair, maintenance, and mechanical service work on a variety of vehicles.
• Complete oil changes, preventative maintenance, brake repairs, suspension repairs, and related automotive services.
• Diagnose vehicle concerns and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Repair or replace engines, transmissions, and related components based on skill level.
• Maintain quality workmanship while meeting productivity expectations in a flag-hour environment.
• Follow shop procedures, safety guidelines, and professional service standards.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $25 flag hour.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday.
• Hours: Unlimited hours available based on workload.
• Workload: Plenty of steady work available.
• Employment type: Direct hire.
• Opportunity to earn more based on productivity and completed flag hours.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Perform preventative maintenance, brake service, suspension repairs, and general automotive repairs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical vehicle concerns.
• Complete engine, transmission, and major repair work based on experience and skill level.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards in a flag-hour service environment.
• 3 to 5 years of automotive repair or vehicle maintenance experience preferred for experienced technician roles.
• Basic to advanced automotive mechanical skills, depending on experience level.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools, hand tools, and shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Understanding of automotive systems, including brakes, suspension, engines, transmissions, and electrical components.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality repairs.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented shop environment with steady service volume.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE certifications or related automotive technical training.
• Experience with engine diagnostics, transmission repair, electrical troubleshooting, or major mechanical repairs.
• Previous experience working in a flag-hour automotive service environment.
• Ability to complete repairs efficiently while maintaining strong quality standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.