Job Overview
Gagnon's Tire and Auto Center is actively seeking a skilled and dedicated Automotive Technician to join our outstanding team. As an award-winning shop recognized for both exceptional quality and friendly customer service, we offer a supportive work environment designed to foster productivity and professional growth. Our technicians benefit from a comprehensive support staff, diagnostic and specialty tools, and access to top-tier information services.In this energetic role, you will diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of vehicles, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently. Your expertise will help keep our customers’ vehicles in top condition, fostering trust and satisfaction. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your mechanical skills, technical proficiency, and passion for automotive repair in a fast-paced environment that values quality workmanship and customer service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive diagnostics using automotive diagnostic tools to identify issues accurately across various vehicle systems.
- Perform vehicle suspension system repairs and alignments.
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment to perform general auto repairs efficiently while adhering to safety standards.
- Diagnose and repair automotive HVAC systems.
- Perform brake system diagnostics and repair including ABS systems.
- Diagnose and replace clutches, U-joints and CV axles wheel bearings.
- Cooling system diagnostics and repair including water pump replacement.
- Timing belts and associated tensioners, cam and crank seals, etc.
- Diagnose and repair accessories, such as power windows, power seats , etc.
- Note, we seldom, if ever perform internal engine or transmission work, nor do we replace engines or transmissions.
Skills
- Proven service shop experience with a strong understanding of automotive diagnostics and repair procedures.
- Critical thinking skills and logic based decision making skills.
- Hands-on experience with certain ADAS calibration and vehicle alignment procedures.
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance practices across various systems including powertrain, suspension, transmission, electrical systems, and vehicle systems.
- Mechanical knowledge combined with the ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment effectively.
This role is ideal for a motivated service technician eager to grow their career in a supportive environment that values technical expertise and dedication to quality automotive repair. Join us in delivering outstanding service while advancing your skills in a vibrant team setting!
Compensation
- Compensation is determined by skill level, with the potential for annual earnings exceeding $125,000 if advancement to master technician is achieved. Pay is structured as hourly plus commission, or as a full flat rate if preferred.
- Generous end-of-year bonuses are awarded based on total shop performance and are paid out during the first week of December.
- A monthly bonus plan is available after 90 days, based on the shop's overall production and individual performance.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to repeatedly stand, walk, push, and reach throughout the workday.
- Must have a full range of motion for reaching, bending, and stooping.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- The ability to handle and cope with stress.
Benefits:
- Access to excellent top-tier health insurance. (The company pays at least half)
- Dental insurance coverage. (Paid by the shop)
- Vision insurance coverage. (Paid by the shop)
- 401K retirement plan. (We match up to 3%)
- Paid vacation/PTO, which increases from one week to two weeks with tenure.
- Paid holidays (13 in total), including several holidays where double days off are provided.
- A week off between Christmas and New Year's is included in holiday pay.
- Weekends are always off.
- Paid training opportunities are provided.
- World class high performance service advisors make your job easier.
How to Apply:Interested candidates may apply in person or call 850-747-0096 and ask for Mike. Applications can also be submitted via email at [email protected].
Pay: $60,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
