Automotive Technician

Sullivan Tire & Auto Service; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance including Medical, Vision, and Dental

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays, Personal Time, and Vacation Time

Discounted Services

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Warwick, Rhode Island, is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to deliver high-quality repairs and services on customer vehicles. The role involves performing diagnostics and repairs independently, engaging with customers to discuss repairs required, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant ASE certifications, and a valid Driver’s License. Competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Mounts, dismounts, balances, and repairs passenger and light truck tires.
• Performs lube/oil/filter changes on domestic and foreign cars.
• Conducts vehicle safety inspections and documents findings.
• Diagnoses and repairs vehicles independently using various automotive tools.
• Communicates necessary repairs and their value to customers.

Skills

Customer service focus in a retail environment

Basic conflict resolution skills

Basic math skills to produce accurate repair estimates

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Team player

Solid understanding of the automotive tire and auto service industry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree

Tools

VAST automotive software

Automotive PC programs

Job description

Description

Sullivan Tire, an employee-owned company, is currently seeking an Automotive Technician. This position independently performs vehicle repairs and services on customer’s vehicles while delivering the highest quality and customer satisfaction. Work with store management to ensure productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction standards are met. Adheres to internal controls, policies, and procedures.

Major Responsibilities

1. Correctly mounts, dismounts, balances, and repair of passenger and light truck tires.
2. Properly perform lube/oil/filter changes on domestic and foreign cars.
3. Properly perform and document vehicle safety inspections.
4. 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).
5. Produce accurate repair estimates on customer vehicles.
6. Properly adhere to safety and environmental standards, including maintaining a neat and clean work area by properly disposing of all waste products.
7. Communicate with customers and sales staff in understandable terms about the repairs needed to the vehicle and the value of the repairs.
8. Assume other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Minimum of 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 - Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending
• 401(k) with Company Match

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.