Entry-Level Automotive Technician

Entry-Level Auto Technician

Coughlin Kia of Lewis Center is looking to hire full-time Entry-level Auto Technicians. This position offers a competitive wage dependent on experience. Our flat-rate hour compensation program allows you to maximize your earning potential.

Coughlin Automotive is one of Central Ohio's fastest-growing dealership groups, with 17 locations across Newark, Pataskala, Heath, Circleville, Chillicothe, Lancaster, Dublin, Lewis Center, and Marysville. We carry 13 brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Nissan, Ram, and Toyota. Our service, body, and parts departments are built to keep customers coming back.

We're growing, and we're doing it with people who care about their work and their customers. Our goal is to make every customer a customer for life, and that starts with a team that feels valued. Happy employees make happy customers, so we reward hard work, invest in training, and create real opportunities to move up, whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience.

Qualifications for an Automotive Technician

• Automobile repair experience
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in vehicle repair and maintenance

The work schedule is flexible, typically around 40 hours per week, but there is no cap on hours turned for flat rate techs. Service departments are closed on Sundays and only open until 6 pm during the week.

Responsibilities:

• Determine and repair damaged parts
• Communicate with parts department to obtain necessary parts
• Document all repairs performed
• Document all materials used
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
• Follow all company safety procedures
• Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations such as the disposal of hazardous waste

Coughlin Offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Company Holidays
• Company Activities and outings
• Ongoing Professional Development
• Employee Discounts
• Family-Friendly and Inclusive Culture
• Career Growth and Internal Promotions

Who thrives here: Sales professionals, technicians, service advisors, body shop pros, parts specialists, and office staff who take pride in their work and want to be part of a team where they matter.

Ready to build a career with a growing Ohio family of dealerships? Apply today.