Light Duty Technician

Socket.dev; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Light Duty Technician to perform entry-level and routine maintenance services in our Minnesota shop. You will support shop workflow, assist senior technicians, and help ensure timely service completion, contributing to a positive customer experience.

In this full-time, on-site role, you will handle oil changes, tire rotations, safety inspections, battery testing, fluids/filters, and small component replacements.

Qualifications

• Some automotive maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to learn diagnostic equipment and dealership systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform oil changes, tire rotations, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Inspect vehicles for safety and maintenance needs.
• Perform battery testing, replacement, and minor repairs.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and filters.
• Install wiper blades, bulbs, and small components.
• Document inspection findings in the MPI system.
• Maintain clean work areas and proper tool use.
• Assist Journeyman and Heavy-Duty Technicians as needed.
• Support vehicle staging for Advisors.
• Follow all shop safety procedures.
• Assist with shop cleanup and parts pick-up.
• Support express lane workflow.

Skills

Some automotive maintenance experience

Basic mechanical aptitude

Learn diagnostic equipment

Valid driver's license

Job description

Description

Light Duty Technician

About the Role

The Light Duty Technician performs entry-level and routine maintenance services, supports shop workflow, and assists senior technicians. This role helps ensure timely service completion and contributes to a positive customer experience.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

• Perform oil changes, tire rotations, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Inspect vehicles for safety and maintenance needs.
• Perform battery testing, replacement, and minor repairs.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and filters.
• Install wiper blades, bulbs, and small components.
• Document inspection findings in the MPI system.
• Maintain clean work areas and proper tool use.
• Assist Journeyman and Heavy-Duty Technicians as needed.
• Support vehicle staging for Advisors.
• Follow all shop safety procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with shop cleanup and parts pick-up.
• Support express lane workflow.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Some automotive maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to learn diagnostic equipment and dealership systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Work Environment

Indoor service environment with noise, vehicle lifts, and rotating workflow

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 25–50 lbs
• Standing for long periods
• Bending and kneeling

Schedule

Full-time; may include Saturdays.

KPIs

• Service Completion Time
• Accuracy of MPI
• Safety Compliance
• Team Support

Compensation

• $20.60-$24.62/hr (based on experience and performance)