Senior Automotive Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

6 paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Service discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to diagnose and repair customer vehicles to dealership and MAP standards. You’ll work with a seasoned team to maintain high-quality service within expected timeframes.

The role requires ASE certifications or equivalent experience, strong diagnostic skills with computerized equipment, and a commitment to safety. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Automotive technician experience required.
• ASE certifications accepted in lieu of experience.
• Ability to use computerized diagnostic equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses vehicles according to certifications/experience.
• Performs Multi-point Inspections and repairs with accuracy.
• Performs complex and heavy-duty repairs.
• Explains diagnoses and needed repairs to managers, service consultants and customers.
• Documents all recommendations in the customer file.
• Follows safety procedures and reports concerns to supervisor.
• Adheres to Sun Auto’s core values and policies.
• Ability to work flexible schedules.

Skills

Automotive repair

Vehicle diagnostics

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical School experience

Tools

Computerized diagnostic equipment

Job description

Overview

TKG Automotive Specialists – We have been serving our clients with honesty and integrity since 2007. We maintain the highest level of repair and service at a fair price and are devoted to client satisfaction.

We have immediate openings for Auto Repair Techs. If you’re a motivated technician, you’ll have the ability to handle multiple repairs throughout the day with a seasoned staff, we are looking for you. Auto Techs are essential in our shops to ensure that scheduled maintenance and repairs are provided with the highest quality standards in the clients expected timeframe.

The Senior Automotive Technician is responsible for effectively and efficiently diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles while adhering to the MAP guidelines and in accordance with dealership, manufacturer’s, and company repair standards.

COMPENSATION IS VERY COMPETITIVE AND VARIES DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 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.