About the Company
A growing automotive and diesel repair shop in the Cleburne, TX area is looking for skilled and dependable Automotive Technicians to join the team. We are focused on quality repairs, strong communication, organized shop operations, and keeping customer vehicles moving.
We are looking for technicians who take pride in their work, document jobs properly, log time accurately, and work well in a team shop environment.
Position Summary
The Automotive Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, servicing, and maintaining customer vehicles. This position requires strong mechanical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to properly document work through NAPA TRACS.
Technicians are expected to complete quality repairs, communicate parts and repair needs, log time accurately for each job, and maintain clear job notes so management, parts, and office staff can keep jobs moving efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair automotive vehicles, including cars, light-duty trucks, and fleet vehicles.
- Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs.
- Complete repairs related to brakes, suspension, steering, engine performance, electrical systems, drivability, HVAC, fluids, and general maintenance.
- Identify needed parts and communicate parts needs clearly to management or the parts department.
- Properly utilize NAPA TRACS to review assigned jobs, update job status, and document repair information.
- Add clear and accurate notes in NAPA TRACS, including diagnosis, work performed, parts needed, and job status.
- Log time accurately for each assigned job.
- Notify management when additional repairs are needed, when a job is delayed, or when a job is completed.
- Participate in the mandatory Monday morning meeting every Monday at 8:15 AM to review open jobs, parts status, and weekly job assignments.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow all company safety procedures and shop standards.
- Work professionally with management, parts personnel, office staff, and other technicians.
NAPA TRACS and Documentation Expectations
Technicians are required to use NAPA TRACS as part of the daily repair process. Job notes should clearly document:
- Customer concern
- Diagnostic findings
- Cause of issue, when known
- Repairs performed
- Parts needed or installed
- Additional recommended repairs
- Job status, including waiting on parts, waiting on approval, in progress, or completed
- Time logged for the job
Accurate documentation is required so the shop can communicate properly with customers, track job progress, and close out work orders correctly.
Required Qualifications
- Automotive repair experience.
- Strong mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
- Ability to use diagnostic tools, shop equipment, and repair resources.
- Ability to document work clearly and accurately.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to use NAPA TRACS daily.
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on cars, light-duty trucks, fleet vehicles, or light diesel vehicles.
- Experience with brakes, suspension, steering, electrical, engine diagnostics, drivability, HVAC, and preventative maintenance.
- Prior shop experience using repair order software or time-tracking systems.
- ASE certifications or automotive-related training are a plus, but not required.
- State inspection license is a plus, if applicable.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, lift, reach, and work in a shop environment.
- Ability to lift parts, tools, tires, wheels, and equipment as needed.
- Ability to work around vehicles, machinery, fluids, noise, and normal shop conditions.
- Ability to perform hands-on mechanical work for extended periods.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for technicians who are reliable, honest, organized, and willing to communicate. The right candidate will take ownership of assigned jobs, keep accurate notes, log time properly, and work with the team to get repairs completed correctly and efficiently.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
