Auto Technician

Advance Your Career as an Auto Technician with a Trusted Kansas City Repair Team

Join Our Team:

Howard Automotive is seeking a skilled, solutions-focused Auto Technician to join our in-person team in Kansas City, MO. Whether you identify as an Automotive Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Auto Mechanic, Repair Technician, or General Service Technician, this is an opportunity to perform meaningful work, solve challenging vehicle concerns, and build a rewarding long-term career. You will work on a wide range of foreign and domestic vehicles while being part of a shop that values honest recommendations, quality repairs, and technicians who take pride in getting the job done right.

What You Will Do:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain passenger vehicles using sound automotive repair practices, careful inspections, and quality control standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance services, including oil changes, tire balancing, brake service, suspension repairs, and general automotive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, hydraulic components, drivability concerns, and difficult repair issues that require strong diagnostic thinking.
• Complete accurate repair orders, inspection findings, and service documentation so customers and teammates have clear information.
• Use hand tools, shop equipment, and technical knowledge safely while maintaining an organized, productive work area.
• Support fleet maintenance and additional repair needs as business demands, helping the team deliver dependable service every day.

What You Bring:

• You have hands-on experience performing automotive maintenance, diagnostics, and general repair work on a variety of makes and models.
• You understand brake systems, suspensions, oil-changing procedures, and vehicle inspection practices well enough to deliver consistent, high-quality repairs.
• You can document work clearly and communicate repair findings in a professional, team-oriented manner.
• You bring a strong commitment to safety, accuracy, efficiency, and customer-focused workmanship.
• You are dependable, mechanically capable, and motivated to continue developing as an automotive service professional.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASE certification, technical training, fleet maintenance experience, fabrication skills, are valued additions.
• Experience with advanced electrical diagnostics, quality control inspections, and complex automotive repair is a plus.

Pay and Benefits:

Earn an annual salary of $40,000 to $100,000, based on experience and qualifications. Howard Automotive also offers health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k); Health Savings Accounts and medical flexible spending options; vacation leave; holiday pay; and paid time off.

About the Company:

At Howard Automotive, we’ve built ourselves up to Kansas City’s go-to auto repair shop by doing things the right way. We specialize in repairing and maintaining most makes and models, foreign and domestic, and we’re proud to offer a level of service that goes above and beyond. We know how stressful car problems can be, and our goal is to make the process easier, clearer, and more comfortable from the moment you walk through our doors. Our technicians take the time to find real solutions, even when other shops give up. Whether you’re in for car maintenance, diagnostics, or a tricky auto repair, you’ll always get honest recommendations and high-quality work. Serving Kansas City, MO, and the surrounding areas, we’re proud to be the car repair shop you can count on. When no one else can figure it out, we will. You will love working here because your expertise is respected, your problem-solving ability matters, and your work helps customers drive away with confidence.

Apply Today:

Bring your automotive repair skills to a team where quality, integrity, and technician growth matter. Apply today to build your future with Howard Automotive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howard Automotive is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.