Senior Automotive Service Technician

Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.); Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with match

ASE certifications

Associate discount

Holiday & birthday leave

Job summary

Blain’s Farm & Fleet is seeking an Automotive Technician for our Service Center. Responsibilities include tire repairs and installations, oil changes, brake and charging system work, wheel balancing, battery and lighting installations, steering/suspension tasks, and trailer hitch wiring.

Strong customer service and communication are essential. Evening and weekend availability required; valid driver’s license required; prior auto retail/repair experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have great communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings when needed and at least every other weekend.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior auto repair experience is preferred.
• Prior retail experience preferred.
• Michigan Stores Only: ASE A4 and A6 Certifications required for Tech Level II and ASE A3, A4, A5 and A6 Certifications required for Tech Level III OR equivalent Michigan certifications.

Responsibilities

• Excellent customer service.
• Repair and install tires.
• Balance wheels.
• Install batteries, head lamps and other basic automotive parts.
• Perform oil changes.
• Brake system repair.
• Repair starting and charging systems.
• Steering and Suspension.
• Shock/strut installation.
• Alignments.
• Installation of trailer hitches and wiring.
• Other duties assigned with progressive on the job training.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

English proficiency

Evenings/weekends availability

Background checks

Job description

Blain’s Farm & Fleet is seeking an Automotive Technician for our Service Center. Responsibilities include tire repairs and installations, oil changes, brake and charging system work, wheel balancing, battery and lighting installations, steering/suspension tasks, and trailer hitch wiring.

Strong customer service and communication are essential. Evening and weekend availability required; valid driver’s license required; prior auto retail/repair experience preferred.