Automotive Technician
Job Description
A well-established tire and automotive repair center is hiring an Automotive Technician in Kearney, NE for tire, maintenance, and light repair work. Ideal candidates bring hands-on tire service and automotive repair experience. Apply today for steady day shift work, competitive pay, and ongoing training.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform tire installation, rotation, balancing, wheel torque, oil changes, lubrication, fluid checks, filter replacements, and light replacements.
- Diagnose vehicle issues, estimate parts and labor, and complete approved repairs in a timely manner.
- Safely operate customer vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions.
- Explain service needs and product benefits to customers in a professional, helpful manner.
- Unload tire deliveries, organize tire inventory, and inspect disposed tires when needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area while following shop checklists, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Requirements
- Required:
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- Hands-on experience or training in automotive maintenance, tire service, inspections, and light repair work.
- Ability to diagnose service needs, estimate repair time and parts, and complete work accurately.
- Comfortable operating customer vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions.
- Ability to use technical materials, computers, and shop-related systems as part of daily work.
- Reliable transportation and dependable work habits.
- Able to work with hazardous materials, in outdoor weather conditions, stand or drive for long periods, and lift up to 75 lbs.
- Must meet pre-employment requirements, including drug screening, Motor Vehicle Report review, and criminal background check.
- Preferred:
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- ASE Certification
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Shifts
- Day shift
- 5-day work week with 2 days off each week
- Shop hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Compensation
- $60,000 – $100,000/year based on experience and qualifications
- Profit-sharing bonuses
- Benefits available on the 1st of the month after 30 days:
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- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Ongoing training
- Company-provided uniforms
Company Description
At Big O Tires, we strive to be the preferred tire and auto service retailer in every community while making Big O Tires a great place to work. We are locally owned and operated. We offer affordable benefits, profit-sharing bonuses, paid time off, a family-oriented work environment, and all you need to be successful.
Join our team today!