Job Description
Job Description
The L1 Automotive Technician is responsible for diagnosing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient service. Technicians use digital inspection tools, communicate findings, and collaborate with service advisors and management to ensure vehicles are repaired right the first time and customers stay safe on the road.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive digital vehicle inspections.
- Diagnose and repair:
- Brake and steering systems
- HVAC systems and engine cooling components
- Engine performance and drivability issues
- Complete routine maintenance services (coolant, brake, power steering, transmission flushes, etc.).
- Conduct state inspections (emissions and safety).
- Perform wheel alignments, tire rotations, and tire pressure checks.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Document work performed accurately using shop management software.
- Collaborate with service advisors and management to ensure workflow and communication.
Licenses & Certifications
- State Vehicle Inspector License Safety and Emissions- required
- Refrigerant Recovery Certification (ASE or MACA) - required
- ASE Certifications - required
- Valid Driver's License
Job Requirements
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience as an automotive technician
Why Telle Tire & Auto Centers?
- Fun perks
- Milestone Anniversary Trips
- Great benefits
- Paid Birthday Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 401k with matching
- ASE Training & Testing Compensation
- Closed & Paid Holidays
- Maternity/Paternity/Adoption PTO
- Immediate access to hands on training and technical training
- Growing Family Business
- Leadership Engagement
- Weekends Off
- Inviting Culture
Company Highlights:
Family Owned and Operated
Since 1942 the Lee brothers and father ran and operated Jerry's Tire Sales, Inc. providing personalized customer service. Jerry's remains a family owned business with the Telle family now owning and operating the business. The combined family businesses have a combined 142 years of automotive excellence. As a family business, we've always put families first. Auto repair, we've learned, is about more than the car-it's about a seamless customer experience. When you bring your car to us, we will take care of it - and you. We're not your average auto repair and tire shop. We're Jerry's Tire Sales, Inc.!
Recent Company Highlights:
- In recent years, Telle Tire & Auto Centers has grown from one shop to locations in multiple states under the leadership and vision of current fourth-generation President & CEO, Aaron Telle.
- Recognized in St. Louis Business Journal as Best Places to Work Finalist in 2022.
- Identified as Top Shop Finalist in Tire Review in 2021 and Top Shop Winner in 2022.
- Recognized in St. Louis Business Journal as Top 50 Fastest Growing Company in St. Louis in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024.
- Identified as Top 100 Largest Tire Dealer in National Publication Tire Business in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
- Recipient of the St. Louis Business Journal Family Business Award in 2019.
- Identified as Best Places to Work Finalist in Tire Business in 2019.
For four generations and over 82 years, Telle Tire & Auto Centers has maintained a passionate focus on solving customer's problems through attention to detail, collaboration, and integrity, while creating long-lasting relationships. The Telle tradition of providing personal service, quality products and business innovations remains as important today as it was for Chuck Telle and his father in the mid-1900's.
Please apply today and bring your skills and experience to Jerry's Tire Sales a Telle Tire Company.