Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Service Technician Bolt Auto Care | Gainesville, Texas Starting at $17/hour | $25/hour with ASE G1 certification | Additional $1/hour for each ASE A-series certification Build your skills. Take pride in your work. Grow your responsibility. Bolt Auto Care is looking for a dependable, motivated Automotive Service Technician who enjoys working on vehicles and wants to build a career in automotive maintenance and repair. We welcome applicants ranging from entry-level technicians to experienced technicians with ASE certifications. Your work assignments will reflect your demonstrated skills, training, and ability to complete services correctly and safely. You’ll work alongside service advisors and fellow technicians to inspect vehicles, perform maintenance and repairs, and help customers keep their vehicles safe and dependable. What You’ll Do Perform oil changes, fluid services, filter replacements, batteries, bulbs, tire rotations, and other maintenance services. Perform tire inspections, repairs, replacement, and balancing as trained and qualified. Complete thorough vehicle inspections and clearly document findings, measurements, and service needs. Identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and conditions requiring further diagnosis. Perform additional maintenance and repair work as your skills and qualifications develop. Follow approved service procedures, vehicle specifications, and shop quality standards. Verify your work before returning a vehicle to service, including checking fluid levels, fasteners, leaks, and proper operation. Communicate findings and repair progress clearly to service advisors and fellow technicians. Assist other technicians and seek guidance when a job exceeds your training or experience. Use tools, lifts, and shop equipment correctly and safely. Keep your work area clean, organized, and ready for the next vehicle. Participate in training, accept coaching, and follow through on development goals. What Success Looks Like You complete work correctly, safely, and efficiently. Your inspections and documentation help customers make informed decisions. You take responsibility for your work, communicate problems promptly, and help resolve them. You build productivity while maintaining quality. You support your service team and help the shop deliver on its commitments. You consistently develop your skills and apply what you learn. How You’ll Grow: Produce → Lead → Own At Bolt Auto Care, growth comes through demonstrated ability, dependable performance, and helping others succeed. Produce — Become a dependable technician. Build strong service habits, perform accurate inspections, complete quality work, and develop the skills to handle increasingly complex jobs. Lead — Help your team perform better. As you demonstrate readiness, help coworkers develop good habits, share technical knowledge, support workflow, and set the example for workmanship and safety. Own — Take accountability for improving part of the business. As your capabilities grow, you may take responsibility for an area such as equipment care, inspection standards, technician training, or shop safety. That means maintaining standards, solving problems, training others, and following through on improvements. Greater responsibility is earned through capability and contribution. We provide training and coaching to help you progress. What We’re Looking For A strong interest in automotive maintenance and repair. Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to keep learning. Reliability, honesty, and pride in doing the job correctly. Attention to detail and the ability to follow service procedures. A willingness to ask questions and accept feedback. Clear communication and a team-first approach. The ability to stay organized and work effectively in a busy shop. Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn service information and shop software. A valid driver’s license. Previous experience as a lube technician, tire technician, apprentice, student technician, or repair technician is helpful. Automotive experience is not required for the right entry-level candidate. Pay and Certification Growth Entry-level starting pay: $17/hour. Pay with ASE G1 certification: $25/hour. An additional $1/hour for each ASE A-series certification. We value demonstrated skill, quality workmanship, and continued professional development. Your growth includes both earning certifications and applying that knowledge consistently in the shop. Benefits and Opportunities Training, coaching, and skill development. A clear certification-based pay path. Opportunities to grow into more advanced technical and leadership responsibilities. Paid time off and holiday pay for eligible employees. Employee discounts on automotive services and repairs. A team environment focused on quality work, accountability, and customer trust. Benefits vary based on position, schedule, and eligibility. About Bolt Auto Care Bolt Auto Care is a locally operated automotive maintenance and repair business serving Gainesville, Texas, and the surrounding area. We provide oil changes, diagnostics, repairs, tires, alignments, brakes, air conditioning service, and other automotive services. Our goal is simple: take care of people, fix vehicles correctly, and build long-term trust with our customers. If you’re dependable, willing to learn, and ready to build your automotive career, we’d like to hear from you. Equal Opportunity Employer Bolt Auto Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Requirements Benefits