Automotive Technician

Sullivan Tire And Auto Service; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays, Personal Time, and Vacation Time

Discounted Services

Employee Owned! ESOP Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading tire and auto service provider in Somerville is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to perform vehicle repairs and ensure the highest quality of customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include tire service, lube changes, safety inspections, and unsupervised vehicle diagnostics. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least 1 year of experience with ASE certifications, and possess a valid Driver's License. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with 1-3 ASE certifications.
• A valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Correctly mounts, dismounts, balances, and repairs passenger and light truck tires.
• Properly perform lube/oil/filter changes on domestic and foreign cars.
• Properly perform and document vehicle safety inspections.
• Perform unsupervised diagnosis and repairs of vehicles.
• Produce accurate repair estimates on customer vehicles.
• Work with store management to ensure productivity.
• Properly adhere to safety and environmental standards.
• Communicate with customers in understandable terms.
• Adhere to internal controls, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Customer service focus in a retail environment

Ability to lift 40-50 lbs

Basic conflict resolution skills

Solid understanding of the automotive tire and auto service industry

Basic understanding of VAST and automotive PC programs

Basic math skills to produce accurate repair estimates

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree

Job description

Description

Sullivan Tire, an employee-owned company, currently has an opportunity for an Automotive Technician. The Automotive Technician independently performs vehicle repairs and services on customer’s vehicles while delivering the highest quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Correctly mounts, dismounts, balances, and repairs passenger and light truck tires.
• Properly perform lube/oil/filter changes on domestic and foreign cars.
• Properly perform and document vehicle safety inspections.
• Perform unsupervised diagnosis and repairs of vehicles including, but not limited to, maintenance, brake, steering, suspension, heating and cooling systems, alignment, and light tune‑ups utilizing automotive tools, equipment, and software (i.e., VAST, Automotive PC programs).
• Produce accurate repair estimates on customer vehicles.
• Work with store management to ensure productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction standards are met.
• Properly adhere to safety and environmental standards, including maintaining a neat and clean work area by properly disposing of all waste products.
• Communicate with customers and sales staff in understandable terms about the repairs needed to the vehicle and the value of the repairs.
• Adhere to internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Assume other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A technical degree is a plus!
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with 1-3 ASE certifications.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

Skills/Knowledge

• Customer service focus in a retail environment.
• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs.
• Basic conflict resolution skills.
• Solid understanding of the automotive tire and auto service industry.
• Basic understanding of VAST and automotive PC programs.
• Basic math skills to produce accurate repair estimates.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player.

Benefits

• Health Insurance – including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Paid Holidays, Personal Time, and Vacation Time.
• Discounted Services.
• Employee Owned! ESOP Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

EEO Statement

Sullivan Tire and Auto Service is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our company motto is “Treat everyone, customers, and fellow employees, as you would a family member.” Come and join our family!