Automotive Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Summary

Garretts Automotive is built on a simple belief: do the right thing. We provide honest high-quality automotive repair by diagnosing problems accurately and fixing only whats needednever upselling unnecessary services. Our vision is to grow into a trusted nationwide brand known for raising the standard of integrity in the automotive industry. If youre a technician who takes pride in doing things right the first time and wants to work in a shop that values your expertise and integrity this is the place.

Job Summary

The Automotive Technician at Garretts is a hands-on skilled professional responsible for diagnosing repairing and maintaining customer vehicles to the highest standard. You will work on domestic and Asian vehicles perform complex diagnostics and handle everything from light-line maintenance to advanced drivability and electrical repairs. This role demands accuracy technical mastery and a commitment to doing the job rightevery single time.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Receive dispatched repair orders from the Service Advisor and perform thorough vehicle diagnostics.
• Accurately document all findings on the repair order for the Service Advisor to build the customer estimate.
• Perform light-line repairs: brakes steering suspension oil changes and routine maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair drivability issues including check engine lights and emissions-related faults.
• Perform A/C and electrical diagnostics and repairs.
• Work on domestic and Asian vehicle platforms across a wide range of makes and models.
• Use diagnostic scan tools and specialty equipment to isolate and resolve issues accurately.
• Collaborate with the Service Advisor to ensure estimates are accurate and parts are ordered correctly.
• Maintain a clean organized workspace and properly care for all tools and equipment.
• Complete jobs efficiently to support shop throughput targets while maintaining quality standards.

What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)

• Consistently diagnosing vehicles accurately on the first attemptno comebacks.
• Efficiently managing flat-rate hours hitting or exceeding target productivity levels.
• Demonstrating strong skills across all assigned work categories (light-line diagnostic electrical A/C).
• Building trust with ownership and the Service Advisor through reliable accurate work.
• Upholding Garretts valuesno shortcuts no unnecessary repairs full integrity in every job.

Requirements

• 5 years of hands-on automotive repair experience.
• ASE certification.
• Experience with domestic and Asian vehicle brands.
• Proficiency in A/C diagnosis and repair.
• Strong electrical and drivability diagnostic skills.
• Light-line competency: brakes steering and suspension.
• Own tools required; own diagnostic scan tools are a significant plus.
• High level of integrity accuracy and professional pride.
• Ability to work at a productive flat-rate pace in a team-oriented environment.

Why This Role Is Different