Senior Auto Technician

Senior Auto Technician – Kitchell

Brief

Description:

Kitchell Fleet Services is seeking a Senior Auto Technician with diesel diagnosis and repair experience for their busy full‑service repair shop. Kitchell specializes in fleet repair including cars, light trucks, and medium‑duty trucks.

Compensation: This is a salaried position with a guaranteed 40 hours per week.

Shift: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (no weekends).

• Conduct thorough vehicle inspections.
• Diagnose and repair vehicles to manufacturer specifications – engine, driveline, brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel, ignition, electrical, suspension, and alignment.
• Seek ways to improve shop and employee proficiency, learn new technical information and vehicle repair techniques in a rapidly changing automotive repair environment.
• Assist fellow technicians/mechanics in diagnosing and performing vehicle repairs.
• Keep store management aware of vehicle updates in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company's vision, mission, and core values.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop.
• Promote and emulate respect, integrity, and honesty.
• Adhere to all company policy, procedure, safety, and environmental rules.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of automotive repair & diagnostic experience.
• A Level Technician.
• Valid Driver's License.

• ASE Master Technician Certification.

• Experience with diesel engine repair & diagnostics.
• Customer‑focused attitude.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced environment, with minimal come‑backs.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Diesel engines alignment experience.
• 5+ years experience as an automotive technician.
• Experience with chassis/suspension, brakes, and general diagnostics.

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services.

Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in‑house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross‑training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.