Senior Automotive Technician

Fausak-Tire; Crestview (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

6 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (Company paid)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with **

Discounted Services on Personal and IM

Job summary

Fausak Tires & Service is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to reliably diagnose and repair customer vehicles, supervise and guide qualified technicians, and ensure service excellence. The role requires transmission of complex repairs, adherence to MAP guidelines, and alignment with dealership and manufacturer standards.

The position requires ASE certifications or equivalent experience, a valid license, and willingness to work a Monday–Saturday schedule in a full-service auto center

Qualifications

• Must have automotive technician/mechanic experience.
• ASE certifications accepted in lieu of experience.
• Ability to demonstrate use of computerized diagnostic equipment.
• Valid driver's license in the work state; out-of-state licenses must be transferred within 30 days.
• Must pass MVR screening for eligibility to drive.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicles according to certifications/experience.
• Perform work outlined on inspection/repair orders with efficiency and accuracy.
• Carry out complex and heavy-duty repairs.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical stakeholders.
• Recommend essential services and document recommendations in the customer file.
• Follow safety procedures and report concerns to supervisor.
• Align with company policies and values; accommodate Mon-Sat schedules.

Skills

Automotive technician experience

ASE certifications

Diagnostics equipment usage

Driver's license

MVR clearance

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical School experience preferred

Job description

Overview

Fausak Tires & Service is a full-service auto center. Since 1962, we have worked hard to provide the best service and customer care while reinvesting in our facilities, equipment and personnel. From our beginnings in a former root-beer stand in 1962 to the state-of-the-art shops of today, our difference has always been the people inside the buildings. We have and always will be focused on people, from our employees to our customers to our community. We believe that taking care of each other makes it easy to provide better service which separates us from the competition and delivers more value to our customers.

The Senior Automotive Technician ensures that repairs are performed correctly and efficiently by qualified technicians and that the service department maintains a consistently high level of customer satisfaction. They are also responsible for effectively and efficiently diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles while adhering to the MAP guidelines and in accordance with dealership, manufacturers, and Fausak Tires & Service standards.

Compensation

Up to $50 flag rate

Benefits

• Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Discounted Services on Personal and Immediate Family Vehicles
• Opportunity for Advancement!!!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnoses vehicles according to the appropriate level of certifications/experience.
• Performs work as outlined on the Multi-point Inspection and/or Repair Order with efficiency and accuracy
• Performs complex and heavy-duty repairs
• Explains technical diagnosis and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include the Store Manager, Service Consultants and/or customers
• Recommends services that are necessary to keep the customer’s vehicle in running condition; properly documents all recommendations in customer file
• Follows all safety procedures and reports any concerns to direct supervisor
• Adheres to Sun Auto's core values, all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Ability to work flexible schedules, Monday - Saturday

Qualifications

• Previous automotive technician / mechanic experience required
• ASE certifications in lieu of experience
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of computerized equipment for diagnostics
• Valid Driver's license in the work State (out-of-state driver's licenses must be transferred to work state within 30 days of hire).
• Must be deemed an eligible driver through an MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) screening.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Technical School experience preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The Senior Automotive Technician will be exposed to moderate to loud noises, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The temperature in the work environment varies and could include extreme heat and/or extreme cold depending on the ambient temperatures outside. The use of safety goggles or other PPE may be required when working in these conditions.

The Senior Automotive Technician must be able to meet the following physical requirements:

• Stand up to eight hours per day in the shop and able to walk to gain access to various areas of the building
• Bend, stoop, kneel and crouch regularly throughout the day; must have full range of motion with arms and hands and be able to feel, handle or finger objects frequently
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, lift and/or move up to 70 pounds frequently.
• Communicate with customers and shop personnel
• Vision sufficient to detect color, depth, and re-focus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.