General Service Technician / Mechanic

General Service Technician / Mechanic Texas Emissions Inspector

Northrich Automotive | Richardson, TX

$18.00$25.00 per hour + Performance Bonuses | Full-Time

Join a Busy, Family-Owned Richardson Repair Shop

Northrich Automotive has served Richardson and the surrounding DallasFort Worth community for nearly 30 years. We are looking for a dependable General Service Technician with a current Texas emissions-inspector license to support our growing team.

This is more than an oil-change position. You will help complete our structured Rack Attack inspection process, perform preventive maintenance and light repairs, and make sure every customer receives clear, properly documented information about their vehicle.

If you take pride in thorough work, enjoy staying busy, and want an opportunity to grow within a professional repair facility, we want to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Perform oil changes and scheduled maintenance
• Complete tire repairs, rotations, balancing, and replacement
• Inspect brakes and perform light brake service
• Replace basic steering and suspension components
• Complete fluid services and preventive maintenance
• Perform required Texas vehicle emissions inspections
• Conduct complete digital vehicle inspections
• Inspect tires, brakes, fluids, belts, hoses, filters, lights, wipers, leaks, steering, and suspension
• Take clear photographs and enter accurate inspection notes
• Separate immediate safety concerns from maintenance and future repair needs
• Promptly communicate findings to the service advisor
• Ask a senior technician for assistance when additional diagnosis is required
• Complete assigned work accurately and efficiently
• Protect customer vehicles and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Work professionally with advisors, technicians, and shop leadership

Rack Attack Responsibilities

Northrich Automotive's Rack Attack process is designed to give customers an accurate understanding of their vehicle's condition.

You will be responsible for:

• Following the established inspection checklist without skipping steps
• Identifying visible safety concerns and needed maintenance
• Documenting the vehicle's actual condition honestly
• Providing complete photographs and notes
• Reporting findings to the service advisor in a timely manner
• Helping ensure no obvious maintenance or safety concern is overlooked

The technician identifies and documents the vehicle's condition. The service advisor reviews those findings with the customer and obtains authorization for additional work.

What We're Looking For

• Current Texas vehicle emissions-inspector license
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Previous automotive service experience
• Ability to perform accurate, complete vehicle inspections
• Comfortable using tablets and digital inspection software
• Basic mechanical and under-car repair ability
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
• Ability to follow established processes and checklists
• Professional, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain active throughout the workday

Compensation

• $18.00$25.00 per hour
• Performance-based bonuses
• Bi-weekly pay
• Additional earning opportunities as available

Benefits and Employee Perks

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid major holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Company-provided training
• Paid ASE certification testing
• Company-paid uniforms
• Friday team lunches
• Stocked snack bar with snacks and drinks
• Employee pricing on parts
• Ability to work on your own vehicle at the shop
• Career-development opportunities
• Stable, year-round work

Schedule

Northrich Automotive currently operates Monday through Friday. As the shop grows, future Saturday flexibility may be required.

Why Northrich Automotive?

Northrich Automotive is a family-owned, full-service repair facility with an established customer base and more work than our current team can complete. We service foreign and domestic vehicles, luxury cars, light trucks, and fleet vehicles.

Our team is committed to honest inspections, quality repairs, clear customer communication, and treating employees and customers like family. You will join a busy shop where your work matters and where you can continue developing your automotive career.

Apply today to learn more about joining Northrich Automotive in Richardson.

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