GM Automotive Service Technician

Sommer's Automotive - Subaru Buick GMC; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus up to $10k

Starting rate $25/flat rate

Certification reimbursement

Paid factory and dealer trainings

Relocation assistance

No cap on pay rate

Apprenticeship programs

Fully remodeled facilities

Med/Vision/Dental/Life insurance

401k match

Holiday pay

PTO

Job summary

Sommer’s Automotive is hiring GM Service Technicians at the Mequon location. Join a first‑shift, well‑equipped shop with paid manufacturer training and ASE testing support. Earn by flat rate with additional GM warranty pay and bonus opportunities.

Starting rate is $25 per flat rate, with up to $10,000 hiring bonus for qualified candidates and further certification reimbursements. Enjoy relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, and a stable, growth‑oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as an Automotive Technician or more.
• Technical diploma or associate degree in automotive or repair.
• ASE or similar technical certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, maintains, and repairs vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning.

Skills

Diagnostics

Communication skills

Automotive repair

Problem solving

Adaptability

Customer focus

Technical capacity

Education

Technical diploma or associate degree in automotive

ASE certifications or similar

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

GM Automotive Service Technician - Sommer’s Automotive

LOCATION: 7211 W Mequon Rd, Mequon WI 53092

If you're looking for a shop where your time, skill, and certification pay off — let’s talk!

At Sommer’s Automotive, our technicians consistently flag an average of 120 flat-rate hours per pay period in a well-equipped, organized, first-shift shop. We invest in our team with paid manufacturer training, paid ASE testing, and the support you need to stay productive.

And when you join us - We’ll handle moving your toolbox.

We are also offering up to a $10,000.00 hiring bonus for qualified candidates.

We are currently hiring GM Service Technicians who want strong earning potential, stable hours, and a shop that runs the right way.

Technician Benefits:

• No cap on pay rate!
• Starting rate is $25 per flat rate and going up from there
• We pay an additional hourly rate for GM warranty repairs to offset factory labor times and ensure your expertise is properly compensated.
• Guaranteed flat rate hours for GM certified technicians
• Apprenticeship Programs
• Up to $9,000 in reimbursement for certifications and tools
• Paid Factory and Dealer Trainings
• Fully remodeled, climate controlled, locker room and breakroom facilities
• Relocation Assistance offered for qualifying candidates
• Up to a $7,000 hiring bonus for qualified candidates

Company Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Profit-Sharing Plan
• Six Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Employee Discounts

Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses, maintains, and repairs vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning.
• Performs work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership standards.
• Tests components and systems using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.
• Communicates directly with the Service Advisor and provides an estimate of time needed for additional repairs.
• Executes repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.

Competencies:

• Knowledge in all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Customer/Client focus
• Technical capacity
• Problem-solving abilities

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Required License/Certification:

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Required Experience:

• Two years’ experience as an Automotive Technician or more
• Anyone who has graduated with a technical diploma or an associate’s degree in automotive or repair

Preferred Experience

• Three or more years’ experience as an Automotive Technician
• To qualify for hiring bonuses you must have ASE or similar technical certifications

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for 10 hours or more
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more

Work Environment:

This job operates within an automotive dealership service department. This role routinely uses machinery, equipment, and chemicals to maintenance and repair automobiles. Sommer's is a drug free workplace.

EEO Statement:

Sommer's Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or childbirth, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, arrest record, conviction record, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employers premises during nonworking hours, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.