Automotive Technician - DeSoto, MO

Purcell Tire & Service Centers; De Soto (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Purcell Tire & Service Centers in Missouri is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain customer vehicles. You will test drive, diagnose engine, electrical, and brake systems, perform wheel alignments, inspections, and general service tasks while following safety protocols.

The role requires 3–5 years of shop experience, an associate degree or trade school, a valid driver's license, and ASE/TIA certifications; reliable team player with strong problem-solving

Qualifications

• Associate degree or trade school required.
• 3–5 years of job-specific experience.
• Driver's license required; ASE/TIA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test drive customer vehicles and run diagnostic devices.
• Perform accurate diagnosis of engine, electrical, and emission-related issues.
• Diagnose and repair vibrations and noises.
• Repair brakes, suspension, cooling, electrical, and other major systems.
• Follow checklists to ensure inspection of belts, hoses, steering, spark plugs, and other components.
• Perform wheel alignment service.
• Conduct state safety and emissions inspections.
• General service tasks as needed.
• Maintain tools and a clean work area.
• Perform duties in a safe manner and protect company assets.

Skills

Tire industry knowledge

Engine diagnostics

Electrical systems

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or trade school

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Wheel alignment tools

Job description

Description

MISSION

To provide safe, quality automotive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to customer vehicles

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Test drive customer vehicles and run diagnostic devices
• Perform accurate diagnosis of check engine, air bag, antilock, and traction control lights
• Diagnose and repair issues that cause vibration and noise
• Perform mechanical repairs of brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, and all other major automotive systems
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Perform wheel alignment service
• Perform state safety and emissions inspections
• Perform General Service tasks as necessary
• Maintain tools and a clean work area
• Embrace Purcell's culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
• Protect company assets
• Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
• Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
• Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education: Associate's Degree or Trade School
• Minimum Job-Specific Experience: 3-5 years
• Management Experience: N/A
• Driver's License Required: Yes
• Other Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: Tire Industry Association ATS certification, ASE certifications, vendor-provided training

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA's)

Job-Specific KSA's:

• Tire & Automotive Industry - Essential industry information including tire brands, designs, treads; proper safety and functional procedures, and relevant customer markets. Mastery of all major automotive emissions, engine management, and electrical systems
• Mechanical - Knowledge of automotive vehicles and tools, including their repair, and maintenance.
• Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Tools & Technology KSA's:

• Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Phone Systems - Ability to operate phone systems for the effective communication of information to interested parties

Cognitive KSA's:

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Communication KSA's:

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing & Speaking - Communicating effectively in writing and interpersonal speaking as appropriate for the needs of the audience.