Automotive Technician - Indiana at Belle Tire in West Lafayette, Indiana

Job Description:

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for ASE Certifications. (Bonus of $1,250.00 which will be paid every 3 months for your first year of employment. Note that you must be employed and maintain a full-time status at the time the bonus is paid in order to be eligible.)

- Belle Tire is hiring qualified Automotive Technicians/Mechanics.
- Our average techs make 60-80k and our top tier techs make well into six figures and enjoy a flexible schedule in state of the art facilities!
- There is also a retention bonus available of up to a total of $5,000 for ASE certified techs or mechanics with 5-10 years of experience upon completion of first year of service.

About Us:

Belle Tire was established 100 years ago with the belief that customer satisfaction must always be the bottom line. This year we celebrate 100 years in business, the extraordinary team that got us here and the team that will carry us into the next 100 years. As a family-owned company with over 130 retail locations and over 2,000 employees in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio, we give our neighbors peace of mind and trust that we will get them back on the road fast and affordably. Belle Tire provides tire and automotive services including shocks and struts, oil changes, brakes, batteries, auto glass and more with an in-store experience that far exceeds a traditional garage.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Automotive Technician is committed to providing the highest quality of repairs and service necessary to satisfy the customer. They should be self-motivated, dependable, hard-working and work well in a team environment. They must be certified, knowledgeable and have experience in areas covered by the ASE certification programs (Engine Repair, Transmissions, Drive Train/Axles, Suspension/Steering, Brakes, Electrical, Heating/Air Conditioning and Engine Performance, Light Vehicle/Diesel).

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Diagnosis of customer vehicles
* Properly secure vehicle to lift/alignment machine to ensure safe operation
* Interaction between employees and/or customers; explaining diagnosis and needed repairs as required to assist sales staff and/or clarify for customers
* Providing the highest quality repairs to customers' vehicles
* Staying updated on most current technology, requirements and processes regarding automotive service and repair
* Maintains an organized and safe work environment
* The ability to be ready to start work by scheduled time
* Other duties as assigned by supervision
* Clean shop, showroom, restrooms, and waiting room
* Take out trash
* Other duties as assigned by retail store manager or retail assistant manager

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Valid driver's license
* Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with co-workers and management
* Ability to read and write English
* Represents one's self and Belle Tire in a professional manner
* Demonstrates a commitment of high quality service to internal and external customers

Experience:
* A minimum of 2 years of automotive repair experience with emphasis on under-car repairs, braking systems and alignments
* Ability to diagnose and repair drivability issues, A/C systems, and light engine repair is a plus

Education:
* High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements:
* The ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
* The ability to safely lift of up to 75 pounds to chest level
* Bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching and any other activity normally associated with an Automotive Mechanic position

Preferred Qualifications:
* ASE Master Certification strongly preferred

Working Conditions:

Varying work hours, Mon-Sat, some overtime may be required. Workshop environment, with heavy physical requirements: long periods of standing on your feet, lifting up to 75 pounds to chest level, bending, twisting, grabbing, and reaching.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled