General Automotive Technician

AAMCO Transmissions, Inc.; Village of Amityville (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive center in Long Island as a General Repair Diagnostician/Tech. This role offers competitive pay up to $40/hr, daytime hours with no weekends, and a clear career path in the automotive industry. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning and professional growth, with access to proprietary training programs and live technician support. Enjoy a clean, safe work environment and the opportunity to advance your career while serving the community. If you have a passion for automotive repair and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Access to training programs

Live technician support hotline

Career path development

Clean, safe environment

Great team atmosphere

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a General Automotive Technician.
• Must own professional grade tools for repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicle automotive systems.
• Assist other technicians and explain issues found during inspections.

Skills

Automotive Diagnostics

Mechanical Repair

Electrical Diagnostics

Transmission Systems Knowledge

Professional Grade Tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Automotive Technician Certification

Tools

Automotive Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

At AAMCO of Amityville, we have been serving our local community for over 35 years. As one of the top automotive centers in Long Island, we are looking for an A or strong B General Repair Diagnostician/Tech who has the skillset to maintain a high level of service for our customers. This role includes very competitive pay, AAMCO training, and the unique opportunity to advance to become a shop foreman. The center is located on Sunrise Highway with easy access to LIRR and Long Island beaches.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle automotive systems
2. Remove and reinstall transmission systems
3. Assist other technicians in performing technical activities
4. Explain problems discovered during vehicle inspection to service writers and technicians
5. Continuously learn new technical information, equipment, tools and repair techniques
6. Professionally record findings so that repairs costs are accurately estimated

What We Offer:

1. Competitive compensation packages based upon experience (Up to $40/hr for the right candidate!)
2. Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
3. Daytime work hours, no weekends
4. Paid time off
5. Access to AAMCO’s proprietary training programs, seminars and skill presentations
6. Live technician support hotline capable of troubleshooting any problem encountered in your center
7. An AAMCO Career Path, a formal plan, designed to take you anywhere in the Automotive Industry. We offer a career, not just a job
8. Clean, safe environment
9. Great team atmosphere

Job Requirements:

1. Minimum of 3+ years’ experience working as a General Automotive Technician
2. Hold a valid driver’s license
3. Own professional grade tools to service any general repair need
4. Experience troubleshooting and conducting both mechanical and electrical diagnostics, including drivability testing
5. Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment
6. Existing knowledge of the removal and reinstallation of transmission systems is preferred, but not mandatory