About us
Car City Wholesale is family based, Veteran owned, used value priced and luxury car dealerships located in Shawnee and Edwardsville, KS, near the heart of Kansas City. Our business was founded by our Managing Partner, Frank Heck who has over 30 years of experience in the automotive business.
With a background in the wholesale buying arena, Frank and his teams goal is to sell customers quality vehicles at true wholesale inspired prices with a fully transparent and non-traditional buying experience. That was the spark that ignited the vision of Car City Wholesale.
Our work environment includes:
- Latest State of Art Equipment & Lifts
- Laid back work environment
Full Job Description
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Are you looking to join a forward thinking, locally owned, well established and fast paced growing organization? Do you prefer an upbeat, fast paced and family-like atmosphere? If you have experience in Automotive Repair or just getting started this may be an excellent opportunity for you.
Car City Wholesale is adding Automotive Repair Technicians to our team. We are seeking applicants who have a proven track record as an Automotive Technician as well as individuals just starting in the field. Excellent pay is commensurate with experience.
As a Automotive Repair Technician, you are responsible for diagnostics, removal, and installation of parts on vehicles repaired within our Service Departments. This includes a high volume of European, Domestic, and electric (EV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute basic and advanced diagnostic and repair work on all makes of vehicles mentioned above, including but not limited to;
- Suspension inspection, diagnostics, remove and replace
- Interior components remove and replace – ex – dash, air bags, seats, harnesses, etc.
- Electrical diagnostics, radar calibrations, camera calibrations, diagnose and clear fault codes
- Run system checks and test, ex – coolant purge test, steering rack calibrations, etc.
- Remove and install an Electric Vehicle High voltage battery.
- Remove and replace EV drive units as required is a plus.
- HVAC diagnostics and repairs.
- Use of diagnostic software to perform Pre and Post repair scans to ensure safety features are properly functioning.
- Safely operating a variety of top-of-the-line shop and hand tools.
- Work independently and as a team to drive maximum repair efficiency.
- Maintain a clean workspace.
- Clearly document work performed.
- Clearly communicated parts needed to the Service manager.
- Conducting inventory and maintaining equipment.
- Maintain excellent quality control procedures and standards.
SKILLS REQUIRED & OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven experience in automotive maintenance and repair is desired but not required.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to learn new technologies and processes, adapt to change.
- Detail-oriented.
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, and lift 60 pounds.
- Have a teamwork mindset in the workplace and accept feedback on your work.
- Ability to multitask, work in high-stress settings and offer flexible hours on your schedule.
- High School Diploma or Associate Degree/Certificate, or work experience in a related technology space.
- Be able to work some overtime (flag hours and flat hourly rates) and on the occasional Saturday as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $38.00 per flag hour (Hourly & Flag pay based on experience)
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shawnee, KS 66226/Edwardsville, KS 66111: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work the occasional Saturday or overtime/flag as needed?
Experience:
- Automotive repair: 1 - 10 years (Preferred) but not required.
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location / Company owns 2 locations within 10 minutes driving distance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,600.00 - $118,560.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid training
Experience level:
- 10 years
- 11+ years
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shawnee, KS 66226: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person