Automotive Technican

Description

Build Your Automotive Career with Gills Point S

Are you an experienced automotive technician looking for a shop where you can focus on quality repairs, work alongside a great team, and continue growing your skills? At Gills Point S Tire & Auto , we're committed to providing exceptional customer service while creating an environment where our employees feel valued, respected, and supported.

As an Automotive Technician , you'll play a key role in keeping our customers safely on the road. You'll perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicle systems while working in a professional, team-oriented environment with stable hours, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be responsible for diagnosing and repairing a variety of mechanical systems, including:

Brake Systems

? Inspect, diagnose, repair, and replace brake components including pads, rotors, calipers, hydraulic systems, and brake lines.

? Perform brake system maintenance to ensure safe vehicle operation.

Steering & Suspension

? Diagnose and repair steering and suspension components including shocks, struts, control arms, tie rods, steering racks, and power steering systems.

? Perform steering inspections and suspension repairs to improve ride quality and vehicle safety.

Charging & Electrical Systems

? Diagnose charging system concerns.

? Test and replace alternators, batteries, voltage regulators, and related electrical components.

? Perform basic electrical troubleshooting.

Tune-Ups & Preventative Maintenance

? Replace spark plugs, ignition components, air filters, fuel filters, and cooling system components.

? Perform routine maintenance services to improve vehicle performance and reliability.

General Mechanical Responsibilities

? Perform vehicle inspections and accurately identify repair needs.

? Safely lift and support vehicles using shop equipment.

? Maintain repair documentation and service records.

? Properly use and maintain diagnostic equipment, hand tools, lifts, and specialty equipment.

? Follow all company safety procedures and shop standards.

? Communicate professionally with customers when needed and work collaboratively with Service Advisors and fellow technicians.

Requirements

What We're Looking for:

? Must be at least 18 years of age.

? Automotive technical training preferred.

? 2–4 years of professional automotive repair experience.

? Experience diagnosing and repairing:

? Brake systems

? Steering and suspension

? Charging systems

? Basic engine performance concerns

? Tune-ups and preventative maintenance

? ASE Certifications A4 (Steering & Suspension) and A5 (Brakes) are preferred, or willingness to earn certifications with company support.

? Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

? Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.

? Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

? Ability to lift, bend, stand, and work in a fast-paced shop environment.

? Commitment to continuous learning as automotive technology evolves.

Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 75 pounds, and safely operating shop equipment while working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to perform work both inside the shop and outdoors in varying weather conditions while following all company safety policies.

Why Join Gills Point S?

? Stable, year-round work

? Competitive pay

? Paid Time Off

? Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

? Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

? Life & Accidental Insurance

? 401(k) with Company Match

? Ongoing technical training and ASE certification support

? Career advancement opportunities

? Family-oriented culture with strong values and operational integrity

If you're passionate about automotive repair, take pride in doing quality work, and want to grow your career with a company that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.