Automotive Technician

The Automotive Technician diagnoses, repairs, and maintains vehicles in accordance with manufacturer standards while delivering accurate, timely, and high‑quality service. This role performs routine maintenance, inspections, and safety checks, uses modern diagnostic tools and advanced automotive technology, and works efficiently with hand and power tools. The technician collaborates closely with service advisors and fellow technicians in a team‑oriented environment to ensure an excellent customer experience and a consistently productive workflow.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle issues accurately using modern diagnostic tools and advanced automotive technology.
• Perform routine maintenance services such as oil changes, fluid checks, and filter replacements according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Complete brake repairs and other mechanical repairs, including inspection, adjustment, and replacement of components.
• Carry out comprehensive vehicle inspections and safety checks to identify needed repairs and maintenance.
• Repair and maintain vehicles to manufacturer standards, ensuring quality workmanship and reliability.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently to perform a wide range of automotive repairs.
• Work primarily on customer pay repairs, managing a workload that supports an average of 50–80 flag hours per week.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and automotive systems to identify root causes and recommend appropriate repair solutions.
• Document findings, recommended repairs, and completed work clearly and accurately for service advisors and customers.
• Collaborate with service advisors to review vehicle concerns, set repair expectations, and support clear customer communication.
• Work effectively with fellow technicians, sharing knowledge and assisting as needed to maintain a strong team environment.
• Follow all shop safety procedures and guidelines, including safe lifting and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Manage time effectively to complete repairs within promised timelines while maintaining high quality standards.
• Support a positive customer experience by delivering consistent, reliable work and maintaining a professional attitude.

• Automotive service or repair experience, with level of responsibility dependent on experience.
• Hands‑on experience performing oil changes, brake jobs, and general automotive repairs in a shop environment.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools required for automotive repair.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting skills for automotive systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair vehicles using modern diagnostic tools and advanced automotive technology.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with service advisors, teammates, and customers.
• Positive, team‑oriented attitude with a focus on collaboration and mutual support.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a fast‑paced shop.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. overhead.
• Ability to perform the physical movements required in an automotive shop environment, including standing, bending, and working in and around vehicles.

• Interest in pursuing paid training and certification paths to advance technical skills.
• Willingness to participate in a mentor program and ongoing skill development.
• Comfort working primarily on customer pay work and managing a high‑productivity workload.
• Commitment to following manufacturer standards and shop procedures.
• Customer‑focused mindset with attention to quality, accuracy, and safety.

You join a shop that invests in your growth through clear career progression, paid training, and structured certification paths, supported by a mentor program and ongoing guidance. You benefit from competitive base pay combined with production bonuses, as well as hiring and retention incentives where eligible. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, PTO starting in the first year, paid holidays, bereavement leave, life and disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and parental and maternity leave programs. You also enjoy employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service, along with flexible scheduling and a strong, supportive shop culture that values teamwork and work‑life balance.

Work Environment

You will work in a professional automotive shop environment focused on safety, productivity, and teamwork. The role involves starting in an existing facility and transitioning to a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art facility, designed with built‑in toolboxes, organized workstations, and special tools provided for your use. The shop uses modern diagnostic equipment and advanced automotive technology, along with a full range of hand tools and power tools. Most work is customer pay, and technicians typically average 50–80 flag hours per week, supporting a high‑productivity environment. The position requires standing for extended periods, frequent bending and reaching, and lifting up to 100 lbs. (including up to 50 lbs. overhead) while working in and around vehicles in a typical shop setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Omaha, NE.

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

What’s Offered: Competitive base pay + production bonuses Hiring and retention bonuses (eligibility dependent) Clear career progression with paid training and certification paths Brand‑new facility with toolboxes, workstations, and special tools provided Mentor program and ongoing support Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service Flexible scheduling and strong shop culture Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match PTO accrual starting in year one Paid holidays and paid bereavement leave Life insurance and disability coverage Employee Assistance Program Parental and maternity leave programs

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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