Automotive Technician - Kirkwood

Join the winning team at Plaza Tire Service! In business since 1963, Plaza Tire Service is a growing company with 75 locations.  Plaza Tire Service is big enough for you to make a career, and small enough to care that you do.

The Automotive Technician is responsible for effectively and efficiently diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles while adhering to the MAP guidelines and in accordance with dealership, manufacturers, and Plaza Tire Automotive standards.

Pay Range: $20–$30 per hour in total compensation, which includes an hourly base plus additional earnings through a flag/flat-rate system.

Benefits:

• Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement, up to $3,000 annually
• 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:

• Brake Jobs
• Suspension components
• Alignments
• Front end parts
• Preventive maintenance items
• Tire repair/replacement
• Oil Changes
• And more

Qualifications :

• Previous automotive technician experience required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess valid driver’s license
• Ability to work a minimum of five days per week, including Saturday’s

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The 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 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.