Technician

DOBBS TIRE & AUTO CENTERS; Manchester (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers in Missouri is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles to ensure safe operation. You will perform wheel alignments, tire services, oil changes, brake service, and general maintenance using specialized tools and diagnostics.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of automotive repair experience, is detail-oriented, and a strong team player committed to quality and safety standards in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive repair.
• 1+ year of experience as an alignment technician or completion of a post-secondary vocational program in automotive technology.
• Proficient in the use of standard automotive diagnostic tools and repair equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Perform wheel alignments, tire services, and other suspension or steering adjustments as needed.
• Conduct general vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, brake service, fluid checks, and tune-ups.
• Utilize specialized automotive tools and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain accurate service records and document completed work in accordance with company policies.
• Work collaboratively with team members to maintain efficiency, quality, and safety standards in the shop.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and ensure a clean, organized work environment.
• Provide professional and courteous service to customers, explaining findings and recommended repairs clearly.

Skills

Automotive repair

Wheel alignment

Diagnostics

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Post-secondary vocational program in automotive technology

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Automotive hand tools

Wheel alignment equipment

Job description

To be a team member of the Driven by Dobbs family, you must be dedicated to supporting the company’s mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION:

To be the leader in the automotive tire and service aftermarket industry in every market that we operate in providing premier service to our guests.

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Driven by Dobbs, our family of brands brings together Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers—founded in 1976 in South St. Louis, MO as a family-owned complete auto care provider—and Conrad’s Tire Express & Total Car Care, founded in 1969 in Cleveland, OH. Together, we have grown into a rapidly expanding, multi-market automotive service organization that willoperateacross eight states in 2026, with continued growth on the horizon. Across all locations, customers can expect a full selection of quality tire brands and comprehensive automotive services, ranging from routine maintenance to advanced diagnostics and engine repair. Our investment in training, development, safety, and overall team wellbeing empowers our people to deliver exceptional service every day. Rooted in a culture that extends beyond the shop, we proudly support local organizations and charities in the communities where our teams live and work.

We areseeking an experiencedTechnician.The Automotive Technicianis responsible fördiagnosing, repairing, andmaintainingvehicles to ensure safe and reliable operation. This includes performing inspections, alignment adjustments, tire services, and general vehicle maintenance using specialized automotive tools and equipment. The technician works closely with team members tomaintainefficiency, quality, and safety standards in the shop. Attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills are essential to accuratelyidentifyissues and complete repairs.The ideal candidate will bedetaileddriven, accountable,customercentricand a team player with a strong work ethic to contribute to thedepartmentgoals and achieve results.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Perform wheel alignments, tire services, and other suspension or steering adjustments as needed.
• Conduct general vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, brake service, fluid checks, and tune-ups.
• Utilize specialized automotive tools and diagnostic equipment toidentifyand resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintainaccurateservice records anddocumentcompleted workin accordance withcompany policies.
• Workcollaboratively with team members tomaintainefficiency, quality, and safety standards in the shop.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and ensure a clean, organized work environment.
• Provide professional and courteous service to customers, explaining findings and recommended repairs clearly.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Alignment withcompanymission,vision,andvalues.
• Strongworkethicwithacommitmenttoresults.
• Strongteamplayerwiththeabilitytoadapttodiverseteammembers.
• Abilitytoperformin afastpaced/high volumeenvironment.
• Ahighleveloftimemanagement,accountability,and prioritizationskills.
• Abilitytobeorganized,problemsolve andbesolutionoriented.
• Self-motivated,goal-oriented,anddriven toaccomplishdepartmentgoals.
• Strongcriticalthinkerwithahighlevelofattentiontodetail.
• Highly-customercentricandmasterrelationshipbuilder.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of automotive systems and uses diagnostic equipment with accuracy.
• Maintains a professional, can-do approach even in physically demanding or fast-paced situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Fast-paced automotive service environment.
• Frequentexposure to varying temperatures due to the nature of the work and shop conditions.
• Regular contact with automotive chemicals, including solvents, lubricants, and fluids used in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Extended periods of standing, bending, and lifting tires or equipment.
• Requires adherence to all safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Involves teamwork, reliability, and effective communication tomaintaina safe and efficient workplace.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality service are essential for success.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum of2 years of experiencein automotive repair or2–4 years of hands-on trainingin automotive maintenance.
• 1+yearof experience as an alignment technicianor completion of a post-secondaryvocational program in automotive technology.
• Extensive knowledge oftire installation, wheel balancing, and diagnosing ride disturbances.
• Growingknowledge ofsteering, suspension, and general vehicle maintenance.
• Proficient in the use ofstandard automotive diagnostic tools and repair equipment.
• Solid understanding ofautomotive systems and repair procedures.

Driven by Dobbs is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment screenings.

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