Technician

Socket.dev; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Motors Auto Group in Newton, KS is seeking an Automotive Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles to high standards. You will complete repair orders accurately, perform inspections, and communicate with the Service Advisor about additional work or delays.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of manufacturer information, participate in ongoing training, and ensure a clean, safe, and organized shop environment while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate in automotive industry.
• Minimum of five years of experience as an Auto Technician.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory MVR.
• Must wear required uniform and safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle concerns and perform repairs and maintenance according to dealership and manufacturer standards.
• Complete work outlined on repair orders accurately and efficiently.
• Perform vehicle inspections and identify additional safety or maintenance needs.
• Communicate with the Service Advisor and/or Service Manager regarding additional repairs, unnecessary work, or delays.
• Coordinate with the Parts Department to obtain necessary parts.
• Document all work performed and recommended.
• Road test and inspect vehicles as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of manufacturer technical information and participate in ongoing training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Independent and team player

Attention to detail

Communication with service advisor

Education

Post-secondary certificate in automotive industry

Minimum of five years of experience as an Auto Technician

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Description

Midway Motors Auto Group is seeking a skilled and motivated Automotive Technician to join our Service Team. The Technician will diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles while providing high-quality workmanship and an exceptional customer experience.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose vehicle concerns and perform repairs and maintenance according to dealership and manufacturer standards.
• Complete work outlined on repair orders accurately and efficiently.
• Perform vehicle inspections and identify additional safety or maintenance needs.
• Communicate with the Service Advisor and/or Service Manager regarding additional repairs, unnecessary work, or delays.
• Coordinate with the Parts Department to obtain necessary parts.
• Document all work performed and recommended.
• Road test and inspect vehicles as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of manufacturer technical information and participate in ongoing training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Safely operate and maintain dealership tools and equipment.
• Maintain a professional appearance and represent Midway Motors Auto Group positively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Previous automotive technician experience preferred.
• Strong diagnostic, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Commitment to safety, training, and continuous improvement.

Join a team where your skills are valued and your career can grow.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES)

• Post-secondary certificate in automotive industry
• Minimum of five years of experience as an Auto Technician
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Must be able to wear required uniform and required safety equipment (both provided by the company).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to repair machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Control operations of equipment or systems.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Consider relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Staying technically relevant and apply new knowledge to work.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work station as well as maintain the general shop area.
• Maintain a professional appearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee must also be able to quickly move hands, hand together with arm, or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects. Additionally, the employee must be able to keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position, as well as quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions. The employee must be able to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

The employee must be able to stand for a majority of scheduled shift, as well as frequently walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision as well as color vision. Employee will frequently lift 25 pounds, occasionally lift 50 pounds, and rarely lift 100 pounds with assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, work is carried out in a shop environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.