Lead Automotive Mechanic-Stable Schedule-Starting at $55k

Starkey Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Starkey Inc. is seeking a Lead Automotive Technician to diagnose and repair company vehicles, ensuring safety for employees and clients. The role requires ASE certifications and a high school diploma. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for promotion, with paid training and hiring bonuses.

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Paid Time Off

Emergency financial help

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Discounted YMCA memberships

Paid holidays

Anniversary gifts and employee prizes

Hiring Bonus up to $2500

Paid Referral Bonus up to $500

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working on vehicles, preferably fleet vehicles.
• Valid Driver's License with good record for 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair vehicles to ensure safety and comfort.
• Work on a wide range of vehicles, including minivans and buses.
• Collaborate with a team to solve technical issues effectively.

Skills

ASE certifications

Automotive electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED or Work-Keys Bronze Certificate

Job description

How You Can Ensure Safety as a Lead Automotive Technician

• Diagnose and repair company vehicles to ensure employees and persons served can drive away feeling safe and comfortable. This can include diagnosing and evaluating vehicles, setting the general and preventative maintenance schedule, oil changes, A/C service, brake service, engine and electrical service for all vehicles.
• You get to work on a wide range of vehicles from minivans to paratransit buses, and wheelchair lifts.
• You get to work as part of a team to solve technical problems quickly and effectively.

See Why Employees Love Working At Starkey!

"I've never enjoyed going to a job like I do Starkey." - Rushia

"Everybody asks me when I am going to retire, and I say "Never." There's a place for everybody here. They love us, we love them." - Cheryl

Benefits for your wallet

• Paid on-the-job training
• Hiring Bonus up to $2500!
• Paid Referral Bonus up to $500!
• Paid Time Off (First year, 13 days; years 2-4, 16 days)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Financial help for emergencies
• Anniversary gifts and employee prizes

Pay rate and Schedule

$26.50 per hour (Pending upon experience and certifications)

M-F 8am-5pm

Benefits for your well-being

• Access to mental health support and other resources through our employee assistance program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending and Dependent Care.
• Opportunities for promotion
• Discounted YMCA Memberships

Requirements for the Lead Automotive Mechanic Role:

• Must have High School Diploma, GED, or Work-Keys Bronze Certificate
• ASE certifications required in one or more of the following areas: Brakes, Heating and Air Conditioning, Suspension and steering, Automatic Transmission and Transaxle, Engine Performance, Engine Repair

• Valid Driver's license for a minimum of two years with a good driving record.
• 5 years of experience working on vehicles, preferably mid-sized fleet vehicles.
• Experience with DOT vehicles and inspections.
• Experience managing a shop and other mechanics, preferred, but NOT required.
• Must have experience with automotive electrical and hydraulic systems.

This is not a complete job description. A complete job description is available upon request.

EOE

Starkey is an affiliate provider of the Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization, licensed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, has programs accredited by CARF International, and is a member of InterHab, and ANCOR.