Automotive Technician

About the role

Apple Autos is an automotive company with 6 brands and 7 locations, recognized as a Top Minnesota Workplace for the past 5 years. We are seeking a highly-driven Automotive Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Perform work specified on maintenance and repair orders with efficiency and in accordance with dealership standards.
• Work independently and as a team to drive maximum repair efficiency.
• Consistently and concisely detail and document repairs.
• Inspect and maintain shop equipment.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, air conditioning, etc. to specification.
• Explain mechanical diagnoses and required repairs in a non-technical manner to service advisors and customers.
• Inspect and test new vehicles and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
• Continue ongoing training to stay abreast of the new technology and techniques on the vehicle model lines.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an automotive technician preferred but not required.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Team oriented, flexible, high energy and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Working knowledge of shop equipment such as wheel and tire equipment, alignment system, diagnostic equipment, AC equipment, etc.
• Vocational/Technical or certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Sit, stand and walk.
• Use hands and arms to handle, feel, or reach.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision abilities.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Technical aptitude.

Benefits

• Full union healthcare package.
• Company paid pension.
• Able to contribute to 401k and Roth plan.
• Paid Training.
• Employee discounts on products and services.

Pay

$28.20 - $38.00

Schedule

Full Time

Benefits

• Ranked Top workplaces in MN (2020,2021,2022)

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.