Automotive Technician

DOBBS TIRE & AUTO CENTERS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Dobbs Tire & Auto Center is hiring experienced Automotive Technicians to join our high-performing team. We offer a flag rate compensation structure with guaranteed hours per week, and pay ranges from $20.00 to $45.00 per hour based on experience.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus a 401(k) with company match and paid time off. ASE certified technicians or those with significant hands-on shop experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• ASE certifications OR 5+ years of automotive technician experience in a professional shop.
• Missouri State Inspector License OR ability to obtain one.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills.
• Experience with tire installation, wheel balancing, steering, suspension, and automotive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain vehicles to ensure safe operation.
• Perform wheel alignments, tire services, brake repairs, inspections, steering and suspension work, oil changes, tune-ups, and general maintenance.
• Perform Missouri state inspections or obtain certification to do so.
• Use diagnostic tools and shop equipment to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and engine issues.
• Maintain accurate service documentation for completed work.
• Collaborate with team to keep the shop operating efficiently and safely.
• Provide professional customer service when explaining repair recommendations.

Skills

Diagnostics

Mechanical repair

Tire installation

Wheel balancing

Steering

Suspension

Education

ASE certifications OR 5+ years experience

Job description

Automotive Technician / Auto Mechanic $20.00–$45.00 Hourly | Flag Rate Pay + Guaranteed Hours Weekly

Join the Driven by Dobbs family at the number one-rated auto shop in town! Dobbs Tire & Auto Center is hiring experienced Automotive Technicians to join our high-performing team. We’re looking for technicians who take pride in quality work, strong diagnostics, and delivering reliable service to customers.If you’re ASE certified, or bring significant hands-on shop experience, we’d love to meet you. We offer guaranteed weekly hours, strong benefits, and real career growth in a fast-paced environment where your skills make an impact!

Why You’ll Love Dobbs

• We offer a flag rate compensation structure with guaranteed hours per week.
• Technicians earn competitive pay ranging from $20.00 to $45.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• Our full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Employees can participate in a 401(k) plan with company match.
• We provide paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Team members have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.
• This is an opportunity to join one of the top-rated automotive service providers in the area.

What Our Technicians Do

• Technicians diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain vehicles to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• They perform wheel alignments, tire services, brake repairs, vehicle inspections, steering and suspension work, oil changes, tune-ups, and general automotive maintenance.
• Technicians perform Missouri state inspections or obtain certification to do so.
• They use diagnostic tools and shop equipment to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and engine repair issues.
• Team members maintain accurate service documentation for completed work.
• Technicians work collaboratively with the team to keep the shop operating efficiently and safely.
• They provide professional customer service when explaining repair recommendations to customers.

What We Need

• ASE certifications OR 5+ years of automotive technician experience in a professional shop.
• Missouri State Inspector License OR ability to obtain one.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills.
• Experience with tire installation, wheel balancing, steering, suspension, and automotive maintenance.

Work Environment

We operate in an automotive service environment where technicians are regularly standing, bending, lifting tires/equipment, working with automotive chemicals, and adapting to varying shop temperatures.Dobbs is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment screenings.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.