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Automotive Technician

MFA Oil Company, Columbia, MO, United States


Job Location
Peachtree Dr., Columbia, Missouri, United States of America

Overview
Big O Automotive Technicians diagnose, recommend, and perform automotive repairs accurately and timely in accordance with company policies. Technicians are classified as:

Automotive Technician A – 4 or more ASE certifications

Automotive Technician B – 1-3 ASE certifications

Automotive Technician C – No ASE certifications

MFA Petroleum Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug‑Free Employer.

Responsibilities

Perform all brake, front end and alignment maintenance as well as mechanical work in accordance with all company programs, policies, and procedures

Diagnose and repair all customers’ vehicles, performing quality control of all shop functions

Train and coach other employees as directed by company programs, policies and procedures

Maintain the orderly flow of customer service assignments to ensure productivity

Extend Big O’s Extra Care Services to all customers

Attend weekly store meetings to review safety issues, store policies, procedures and product information changes

Work with store management to ensure the successful accomplishment of budgeted service‑related quotas

Ensure all appropriate information for completed work is given to counter personnel for inclusion in final invoicing

Utilize the company outside purchase program to maximize profitability

Complete daily Today’s Class Technician and other required training in a timely manner

Consistently execute the vehicle inspection program

Achieve established service, sales and productivity goals

Assist in organizing, documenting and processing all adjustments and core credits

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

18 years of age or older

Minimum of two years of experience as a lube/tire/service technician

Current Motor Vehicle Inspection License (for Missouri‑based stores)

Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials

Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery

Ability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles

Ability to exchange accurate information with customers

Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials

Ability to consistently work in outdoor weather conditions

Ability and willingness to comply with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) regulations

Vision, hearing, speech, and ability to detect odors

Ability to move and position self to retrieve product and supplies from shelves, under counters, or stacks of inventory weighing 75 pounds

Valid driver’s license

Availability to work holidays, weekends, and after regular business hours as needed

Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language to communicate with customers, coworkers, and supervisors

Ability to meet company requirements including successful pre‑employment screenings

Legal authorization to work in the United States of America

Preferred Skills

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Two or more years of experience in an automotive shop environment

ASE certifications

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Ability to work at a fast pace

Ability to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently

Management of multiple tasks and projects

Ability to perform detail work with accuracy

Benefits
Benefits include competitive wages, paid time off, paid company holidays, profit sharing or performance incentives, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and a 401(k) plan with company match offering pre‑tax and Roth options.

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