Automotive Technician

It's a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group!

Job Type: Full time

Exempt/Non Exempt: Hourly

At AAA Car Care, we are your preferred automotive experts providing customers with friendly, knowledgeable advice and technical expertise. With 34 stores and counting, we are the largest chain of AAA club-owned repair facilities in the USA. In our clean and conveniently located facilities, we offer a full range of automotive repair and maintenance services to AAA members and non-members. Every AAA Car Care facility is staffed with ASE-certified technicians who ensure that every car is treated with the utmost care.

We are members serving members. We are committed. We aspire to create a workplace that helps others, members and team members alike.

Technician As complete routine scheduled maintenance service on automobiles and trucks, as directed by a Manager or Service Advisor. They spend their day performing basic automotive repair, adjustments and maintenance procedures, including, but not limited to: oil changes, tire replacement & repairs and general vehicle maintenance.

In this role, a Technician A will also have the opportunity to:

• Perform automotive repairs, adjustments and maintenance procedures as outlined on repair orders
• Complete fluid exchanges, alignments, brake services, and advanced repair and maintenance services, electrical repairs, diagnostic repairs, drivability diagnostics, etc.
• Drive vehicles into service bay, prepare them for and completes digital vehicle inspection
• Test drives vehicles and prepare vehicle for delivery to customer after necessary repairs and maintenance are complete
• Keep the shop clean and organized to ensure a positive member / customer experience
• Work with, mentor and train less experienced Technicians

You know compensation goes way beyond take-home pay. AAA offers best in class benefits including, but not limited to:

• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription
• Free AAA membership
• Free uniforms and shoes
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation in your first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Profit sharing, and 401k with matching contributions
• Automatic 4% 401K employer contribution
• Additional 401K match of 50% up to 6% contribution
• Pay rates starting at $70,000 annual (hourly rate + productivity bonus earned for every hour produced over 40 per week + annual bonus eligibility)
• Annual Incentive Opportunity
• Certification Bonus Opportunity
• Flat Rate (Production) Pay

We are committed to work-life balance:

• Closed Sundays
• Shorter workdays than competitors (we close at 6pm)
• Monday - Friday, hours are 7:30am-6pm
• Saturday, hours are 8am to 4pm
• Closed major holidays

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a High School diploma, GED or Technical school certification
• Possess valid driver's license
• Have 5 years or more of experience repairing vehicles at a dealership or automotive center
• Are knowledgeable about automotive and/or truck systems, tools and technical resources and are able to independently perform a variety of basic repairs and maintenance of automobile and truck vehicles
• Understand and consistently demonstrate the proper use of equipment and tools used in such repair and maintenance and the need to maintain a clean, safe and organized work area
• Are able to consistently provide exceptional customer service and improve customer service scores

• ASE Certifications (A1 - A8) with Master Technician designation or the equivalent combination of technician certifications and ASE certifications
• ASE certification L1-Advanced Engine Performance Specialist
• State inspection certificate where applicable
• AC 609 Certification

May experience loud noises and odors intermittently in the shop environment.

• This position involves standing, walking and normal physical mobility, including reaching, grabbing, lifting and carrying automotive parts and equipment (averaging up to approximately 80 pounds in weight)
• Must have own tools appropriate for their skill level for use in the center
• Must be able to work in the heat, as some locations do not have air conditioning. Fans are present in all facilities
• Must be able to maintain working on your feet in a concrete facility for the entire work shift

The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.