Lead Automotive Mechanic - Starkey Inc.
Wichita, KS
About the Job
Starkey Inc.
Lead Automotive Mechanic
Starting Wage: $26.50 per hr ($55k/year) (Pending experience and certifications)
Hiring Bonus: $2500!!
Get to work in a newly built, clean, and organized shop!
Benefits for your wallet:
- Paid on-the-job training
- Hiring Bonus up to $2500!
- Paid Referral Bonus
- Paid Time Off (First year, 13 days; years 2-4, 16 days)
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Financial help for emergencies
- Anniversary gifts and employee prizes
Benefits for your well-being:
- EMPAC (Our employee assistance program that provides confidential support for mental health and well-being solutions) Employees have access to 6 free counseling sessions.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending and Dependent Care.
- Opportunities for promotion
- Discounted YMCA Memberships
How you get to help as a Lead Automotive Technician:
- Diagnose and repair company vehicles to ensure employees and persons served can drive away feeling safe and comfortable. This can include diagnosing and evaluating vehicles, setting the general and preventative maintenance schedule, oil changes, A/C service, brake service, engine and electrical service for all vehicles.
- You get to work on a wide range of vehicles from minivans to paratransit buses, and wheelchair lifts.
- You get to work as part of a team to solve technical problems quickly and effectively.
Requirements for the Lead Automotive Mechanic Role:
- High School degree or equivalent required.
- ASE certifications required in one or more of the following areas:
-Brakes
-Heating and Air Conditioning
-Suspension and steering
-Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
-Engine Performance
-Engine Repair
- Valid Driver's license for a minimum of two years with a good driving record and CDL or willing to obtain CDL.
- 5 years of experience working on vehicles, preferably mid-sized fleet vehicles.
- Experience with DOT vehicles and inspections.
- Experience managing a shop and other mechanics, preferred, but NOT required.
- Must have experience with automotive electrical and hydraulic systems.
This is not a complete job description. A complete job description is available upon request.
EOE
Starkey is an affiliate provider of the Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization, licensed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, has programs accredited by CARF International, and is a member of InterHab, and ANCOR.