ZIPS AUTO SERVICE is looking for a reliable, motivated Automotive Technician to join our team. We’re a local family-owned business that began in 1978. ZIPS values honesty, quality work, and long term growth. In this role, you’ll handle diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on a variety of vehicles while providing excellent service to our customers. We offer a supportive environment where your skills can grow and your work is appreciated.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and drivability issues
- Perform routine maintenance such as brakes, oil changes, tires, alignments, and suspension work
- Use diagnostic tools and follow repair procedures accurately
- Document all work performed according to shop standards
- Make recommendations for ordering and stocking all necessary repair parts.
- Maintain the shop area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
- Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
- Read, interpret, understand, and apply technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, specifications, and parts catalogs.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands
- Physical Demands:
- Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures. Subject to regular exposure to fumes, dust and odor, vehicle exhaust, dirt, oil, grease, and noise from equipment operation. Work around and with machinery and motorized equipment. Manipulate hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment. Reach overhead, the shoulder and horizontally to reach and place materials and equipment in certain areas. Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, turning, crawling and twisting. Clarity of vision at varying distances to observe diagnostic instruments, manuals, and other printed information. Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in a clear manner. May require driving a vehicle to conduct work.
What we’re looking for
- Minimum 3 years of experience/training in automotive repair, or a relevant combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license is required; ASE Certification is a major bonus.
- Must be at least 21 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor, stand, walk, bend, and lift/move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Familiar with vehicle diagnostic equipment.
- Proficient in practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in repair and adjustment of motorized vehicles including gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
- Ability to order parts from various parts manuals.
- Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the areas of maintenance and mechanical repair work.
- Exercise good judgment, flexibility, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
- Work independently with minimal supervision and work cooperatively with others.
Offered Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Work-Life Balance: 5-day work week
- Uniform Support: We cover uniform expenses
- Growing Company
How to apply?
- Apply now to join a team that values your experience!
- Online: Forward your resume and/or interest in position to
- In-Person: Visit our shop between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for an interview request and application. Zips Auto Service 388 S B Street, Hamilton Ohio 45013
Zips Auto Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.