Experienced Automotive Technician

Automotive Technician Opportunity

Are you looking for a supportive environment where you feel taken care of and treated with respect? Would you like to play a vital role in the growth of a business that is truly helping the community? Is making a difference every day important to you? Would you like to work for a strong leader who is competent, can answer questions and remove obstacles so you can do your best work? If your answer is yes to these questions, we need to talk! At Garvin and Lidster Auto Service LLC you don't have to sacrifice technology, resources, or car count to benefit from a family-oriented shop culture where everyone has your back.

Since we first opened our doors over 92 years ago, we have excelled in the automotive field by having the best staff, a great facility, and fantastic customers. Our employees love the great family atmosphere, and the respect we show them every day. But don't take our word for it; let us prove it to you.

Here's What We Promise Our Techs:

• Good Pay and Benefits - We offer a NO B.S. compensation package that includes solid pay with production-based bonuses so when the shop does better, you do better! Our entry level techs earn $25 - $45 per hour and we have plenty of work! We also offer: Health Benefits Package Options: Medical (50% company paid!) + Dental + Vision (D&V Company Paid!) / Employee Discounts / 401k w/3% Employer Match.
• Work-Life Balance (Get Your Life Back!) – We're committed to you being happy and your life working inside and outside of the shop. Vacation time available after 1 year, 6 Paid Holidays Standard (with extra days included depending on how they land in the calendar - this year it's 8!) and a 5-Day Work Week (NO WEEKENDS) will help you rest and spend time with your family and friends doing the things you love to do.
• We Will Keep You Busy (Job Security) – We're a growing business. We have a growing base of awesome customers that care about their cars and aren't afraid to keep their vehicles highly maintained. We invest in year-round marketing campaigns and maintain deep roots in the community that keep the work flowing in. This allows us to offer you job security and plenty of work so you can stay busy and kick butt!
• You Will Learn Something New Every Day – There's lots of variety in the types of work we run into, and you get to share ideas with professional co-workers who are motivated, team players who like to grow. Enjoy new opportunities every day to build and test your diag and troubleshooting skills.
• We Will Help You Become More Valuable (We Invest in You) - We are big on personal growth and continuing education for our team is one of our priorities. The shop provides cutting-edge training with up to date and fully functional equipment that will make you worth more in the industry and increase your skills. We also help you on your career path with job advancement opportunities and reimbursement of ASE certifications.
• We Provide a Safe and Productive Working Environment - Uniforms are provided. We reinvest heavily in the shop with constant upgrades in tools, equipment, and a well-lit facility, allowing us to have the most organized and productive shop in our area. You'll have a clean, well-lit heated facility and everything you need to do your best work.
• We've Got Your Back (No Politics!) – We go out of our way to make sure that our employees are taken care of, and everything runs smoothly. We listen, we care, and we want your life to work, inside and outside of the shop. That's why we provide guidance and support for our team members to thrive including mental health coaching and career guidance.
• You Will Always Know Where You Stand - We have a clear process for handing out work, checking on progress, and monitoring performance (no Prima Donna's or playing favorites). Everything is accessible, transparent, and above board. We also have monthly team meetings on the first Wednesday of every month and one-on-one meetings each quarter with each tech where you get constructive feedback and have an opportunity to share your own ideas.

Here's What We Stand For and How We Treat Our Customers:

Dependability/Transparency/Consistency/Detail Orientation – These are the standards we live by every day. Annual Car Care Clinic Sponsor – We sponsor car care clinics to empower drivers in our community with knowledge and confidence by teaching the basics of automotive maintenance in a family-friendly environment. 390 Google Reviews and a 4.8 Average Star Rating! – We've been a pillar in our community since 1934 and we love our customers! When you win, the shop wins and our customers win. It's Win, Win, Win. That's how we do business. Donated Over $15,000 and Counting to Charities - We love to run specials and donate to charities such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as well as The Cleveland Clinic for Breast Cancer Research.

About Garvin and Lidster Auto Service: Garvin and Lidster Auto Service LLC, a top-rated, family-owned independent auto repair shop in Terre Haute, IN, has an opening for a full-time Automotive Technician. If you work well on a team, have a hunger for learning, and have experience in automotive repair, this could be the place for you! Busy automotive repair shop looking for an experienced Automotive Technician. As a locally owned family business open for over 92 years, we care about our employees and we are committed to seeing them thrive! We provide the latest technology in the automotive industry. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Are you ready to work in an environment without drama? Are you ready to work where you are part of the team and rewarded for hard work? If you answered yes to any of these questions we would like to talk to you.

Job Type: Full-time.

Pay: $50,000 - $150,000 per year

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Schedule: Monday to Friday.

License/Certification: Driver's License (Required).

Ability to Commute: Terre Haute, IN 47802 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Terre Haute, IN 47802: Relocate before starting work (Required).

Work Location: In person.