- Salary
- $25 – $32/hr
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Master
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
- Generous Paid Leave and 12 Paid Holidays.
- Competitive health insurance, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and short/long- term disability benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Discounts on travel, entertainment and more.
- Investment in Employee Development.
The Automotive Technician II is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a fleet of buses and vans to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation. This role requires a solid foundation in automotive and light diesel systems, with hands-on experience servicing commercial fleet vehicles. The Automotive Technician II works independently on routine to moderately complex repairs, conducts detailed multi-point inspections, and ensures all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This position plays a key role in minimizing vehicle downtime and maintaining fleet readiness in a fast-paced service environment.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on light duty steering and suspension systems.
- Service and repair light duty braking systems.
- Conduct comprehensive vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, fluid checks, and tune-ups.
- Carry out a variety of light duty repair services.
- Perform detailed multi-point inspections to diagnose issues and recommend services.
- Handle diesel engine maintenance (e.g., oil services, filter changes), not including major repairs.
- Conduct inspections and basic service on automotive HVAC systems.
- Identify mechanical problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Test parts and systems to ensure that they are working properly and that repairs are effective.
- Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined.
- Disassemble and reassemble parts as required for repair and maintenance.
Competencies:
- Time Management.
- Able to use a computer or tablet.
- Innovation.
- Sense of Urgency.
- Problem-Solving.
- Technical skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
- This job operates in a professional service center environment.
- This role routinely uses standard equipment.
- May work indoors or outdoors, but more commonly work indoors.
- Are often exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment that result in cuts, bruises, or minor burns.
- Work inside enclosed vehicles, such as buses and vans. Often working in cramped workspaces underneath vehicles requires getting into awkward positions.
- Regularly wear protective gear, such as goggles or earplugs.
- Are exposed to contaminants, such as antifreeze and chemical degreasers, daily.
- Are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable daily.
- May sometimes work in cold or hot temperatures, depending on the work locale.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
- High School diploma or GED.
- 2-5 years of automotive mechanical job experience.
- Must have most tools to complete jobs within their description.
Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications:
- Experience with vehicle alignments is a plus.
- ASE certifications are a plus.
- DOT inspections are a plus.
- MVI license is a plus.
- A/C certifications are a plus.
- CDL preferred or obtainable within 6 months.
Travel Requirements: None.