At Blain's Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career, and enjoy a positive balance.As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for six consecutive years!
- All major Holidays & Birthday off
- Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
- Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
- Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) with company match
- Paid ASE testing and certification
- Saturday & Sunday weekend premium pay $2.50 per hour
- Competitive base pay up to $21.25/hr with annual performance-based merit raises*
The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain's Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information. ResponsibilitiesAs a Service Center Automotive Technician, you'll perform a wide range of services and duties in our Automotive Service Center. This can include, but is not limited to:
- Excellent customer service
- Repair and install tires
- Balance wheels
- Install batteries, head lamps and other basic automotive parts
- Perform oil changes
- Brake system repair
- Repair starting and charging systems
- Steering and Suspension
- Shock/strut installation
- Alignments
- Installation of trailer hitches and wiring
- Other duties assigned with progressive on the job training
Qualifications
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Must have great communication skills
- Ability to work evenings when needed and at least every other weekend
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks
- Ability to read and speak English
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Prior auto repair experience is preferred
- Prior retail experience preferred
- *Michigan Stores Only* ASE A4 and A6 Certifications required for Tech Level II and ASE A3, A4, A5 and A6 Certifications required for Tech Level III OR equivalent Michigan certifications.
Blain Supply, Inc and Blain's Farm and Fleet (collectively Blain's ) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain's does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 6 years in a row.