A-Level Automotive Technician

Midwest Star Group is a Wisconsin-based family of companies serving the towing, transportation, automotive, truck and trailer repair, equipment, and service industries. Our businesses work together to provide dependable service across Western and Central Wisconsin, with opportunities for employees to build their careers across multiple areas of the automotive and transportation industry.

This position is with Jerry's Automotive in River Falls, Wisconsin, part of the Midwest Star Group family of companies.

About the Position

Jerry's Automotive is looking for an experienced A-Level Automotive Technician who can confidently diagnose and repair complex vehicle concerns with minimal supervision.

This is a senior-level technician position for someone who has strong mechanical and diagnostic experience and is comfortable taking a vehicle from initial diagnosis through completed repair. The ideal candidate understands that finding the root cause matters just as much as completing the repair and takes pride in doing the job correctly the first time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently diagnose and repair cars, SUVs, light-duty trucks, company vehicles, and fleet vehicles.

• Diagnose complex check-engine, drivability, electrical, starting, charging, and mechanical concerns.

• Perform advanced diagnostics using scan tools, electrical testing equipment, technical service information, and other diagnostic resources.

• Perform engine performance and mechanical repairs.

• Diagnose and repair brake, steering, suspension, cooling, exhaust, HVAC, and electrical systems.

• Perform alignments, preventive maintenance, fluid services, and other general automotive repairs as needed.

• Complete comprehensive vehicle inspections and accurately identify needed and recommended repairs.

• Determine parts and repair requirements and communicate findings clearly with service staff and management.

• Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining quality and safety standards.

• Document diagnostic findings, repairs performed, and recommendations accurately.

• Verify repairs and perform quality checks before vehicles are returned to customers.

• Assist with maintenance and repair of company and fleet vehicles as needed.

• Provide technical guidance to developing technicians when appropriate.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.

• Follow company procedures and all applicable shop and workplace safety requirements.

• 5+ years of professional automotive repair experience preferred, or equivalent demonstrated advanced automotive experience.

• Strong independent diagnostic and troubleshooting ability.

• Advanced experience diagnosing electrical, drivability, engine performance, and mechanical concerns.

• Strong knowledge of brake, steering, suspension, cooling, exhaust, electrical, and related vehicle systems.

• Proficiency using modern scan tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information systems, and electrical testing equipment.

• Ability to perform repairs independently from diagnosis through completion.

• Ability to accurately inspect vehicles and identify required versus recommended repairs.

• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate customer and company vehicles.

• Must provide basic personal automotive tools appropriate for the position.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and regularly stand, bend, kneel, reach, and work around and underneath vehicles.

• Strong attention to detail, productivity, dependability, and commitment to quality workmanship.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE certifications strongly preferred.
• ASE Master Automobile Technician certification is a plus.
• ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance certification is a plus.
• Alignment experience.
• Light-duty diesel experience.
• Advanced electrical diagnostic experience.
• Experience working in a busy independent automotive repair shop or fleet environment.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to developing technicians.

Midwest Star Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the company contributing 70% toward premiums.
• Kavira supplemental healthcare coverage provided at no cost for employees and their families.
• Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance with $25,000 in coverage.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options for employees and their families.
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• LegalShield and pet insurance options.
• Retirement plan with a 3% company match.
• Paid time off beginning to accrue on your first day of employment.
• Six paid holidays each year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Midwest Star Group and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.