Automotive Mechanic Technician - Kansas City, MO, All Technician Levels - $2,500 New Hire Bonus

Location: Kansas City, MO

There are multiple open positions. Candidates may be hired at one of the following levels depending on experience, qualifications, and business need:

This position offers a new-hire bonus of $2,500 or higher, based on position title.

Automotive Technician I

Hourly Pay Range: 100% Geo: $20.10 - $30.10 per hour

Automotive Technician Level 2

Hourly Pay Range: 100% Geo: $22.02 - $33.08 per hour

Senior Automotive Technician

Hourly Pay Range: 100% Geo: $26.73 - 40.10 per hour

We are currently accepting applicants at all levels. Please see the minimum requirements for each level of the role below.

Job Description (Applies to All Levels)

Your skills keep vehicles moving - and we think that deserves more than just a paycheck.

At Manheim, part of Cox Automotive, we're hiring for Automotive Technicians at our Manheim location. We're looking for techs who take pride in quality work and want to grow with a team that actually invests in your future. Sound like you? Keep reading.

Roles - Specific Requirements

Automotive Technician Level I - $1,500 Bonus for New Hire

You'll perform light- duty work as an intermediate-level auto tech. You'll improve your skills in a supportive environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 or more years of related work experience.
• The ability to drive standard, automatic and electric vehicles.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required

Preferred:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Current ASE Certifications: G1, A4, A5 status when required by leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain familiarity with auto maintenance concepts and practices.
• Perform auto maintenance tech duties, including oil and filter changes, transmission flush, spark plugs, and vehicle inspections. Perform battery testing, maintenance, and replacement,and testing of charging electrical systems.
• Perform various repairs including tires, safety inspections, and interior/exterior components.
• Diagnose and repair brake systems, steering and suspension systems.
• Perform an evacuation and recharge on the AC system.
• Perform maintenance on equipment.
• Utilize approved vendors to obtain parts.
• May up fit new vehicles with necessary equipment
• Complies with applicable procedures and regulations regarding recyclables, fluids, tires, and disposable trash.

Automotive Technician Level 2 - $1,500 Bonus for New Hires

Summary: You'll get your hands dirty serving as a mid-level auto tech performing medium-duty work.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of vehicle service and repair experience.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• The ability to drive standard, automatic and electric vehicles.

Preferred

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Current ASE Certification: G1, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 when required by leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing highly skilled maintenance and repairs for all vehicles.
• Performing diagnostics which may include brake components, tires, suspension components, drivability and complete repairs.
• Performing advanced diagnostics, which may include charging, starting, AC, OBDII, drivability, electrical systems and complete repairs.
• Completing mechanical inspection including required measurements, which may include interior/exterior components, engine and drive line components, under hood inspection and document deficiencies.
• Complying with applicable procedures and regulations regarding recyclables, fluids, tires and disposable trash.
• May be required to perform OEM recalls.

Senior Automotive Technician - $1,500 Bonus for New Hire

Summary: As a master-level auto tech, you'll perform heavy duty work and the duties of a level 1 and 2 auto tech. Other responsibilities include:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• 5+ years of automotive service and repair experience.
• The ability to drive standard, automatic and electric vehicles.

Preferred:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Current ASE Certifications: A1-9, (L1 in emission states) when required by leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Working independently or in a team environment.
• Performing advanced diagnostics.
• Clutch and transmission replacement.
• Identifying required parts and partner with our parts & procurement teams to acquire necessary parts, supplies and materials.
• Alerting team lead and/or management about difficult issues, patterns and trends.
• May upfit new vehicles with necessary equipment.
• May be required to perform OEM recalls.

SMCOX

USD 20.10 - 30.10 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $20.10 - $30.10/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets