Elite Auto Service Technician: Growth, Perks, Paid Training

Ken Garff Automotive Group; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and certifications

Paid time off from week one

401k with company match

Red Wing boot program

>1:1 tech to PC

Maternity/Paternity program

Medical, dental, vision, disability, A

Life insurance

Year-end bonus Garff Giveback

Employee discounts on vehicle purchase

Job summary

Ken Garff Automotive Group is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to join our Stew Hansen Southtown team. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of technician experience, ASE certifications, and a precise, detail-oriented mindset.

You’ll diagnose, repair, and inspect vehicles while documenting work and maintaining tools and workspace to a high standard. We offer paid training, a supportive environment, and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of automotive technician experience preferred.
• ASE or dealership manufacturer certifications describe your background.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid in-state driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information, electronic and paper-based.
• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Excellent dexterity and precision; good judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform efficient and expert work on repair orders per dealership, state, and factory standards; stay current with factory bulletins.
• Address customers’ concerns with diagnosis, repair, and quality control to achieve Fixed First Visit.
• Perform the KG Electronic Multi Point Inspection on every vehicle and notify if issues require more time.
• Use Reynolds DMS for timekeeping, work distribution, inspections, quotes, and communication.
• Maintain tools and keep workspace and customer vehicles clean and organized.

Skills

Automotive technician experience

Attention to detail

ASE certifications

Dexterity and precision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Reynolds DMS

Job description

Ken Garff Automotive Group is seeking an Automotive Service Technician to join our Stew Hansen Southtown team. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of technician experience, ASE certifications, and a precise, detail-oriented mindset.

You’ll diagnose, repair, and inspect vehicles while documenting work and maintaining tools and workspace to a high standard. We offer paid training, a supportive environment, and strong growth opportunities.